January weather forecastDia, Senegal

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Dia, Senegal, is another sweltering winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.8°C (65.8°F) and max 35.4°C (95.7°F).

Temperature

With January's advent, Dia sees an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35.4°C (95.7°F), subtly shifted from December's 35.6°C (96.1°F). Following the sharp contrast to daytime warmth, an average nighttime temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F) gets registered during January.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 16%, January is the least humid month.

Rainfall

January, February and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 19:03 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 35.4°C (95.7°F) and a low-temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F).

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 16%.

The average relative humidity in January is 16%.

January, February and December are months without rainfall.

In January, the average day length is 11h and 24min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 19:03 GMT.

The average sunshine duration in January is 9.6h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Dia, Senegal

  • Average high temperature in January: 35.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Dia, Senegal

  • Average pressure in January: 1012.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Dia, Senegal

  • Average wind speed in January: 13km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (8.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Dia, Senegal

  • Average humidity in January: 16%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (16%).

Average rainfall in January
Dia, Senegal

  • Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (128mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Dia, Senegal

  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (0.2 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Dia, Senegal

  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Dia, Senegal

  • Average sunshine days in January: 30.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Dia, Senegal

  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in January
Dia, Senegal

  • Average cloud cover in January: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January
Dia, Senegal

  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (9km).