January weather forecast
Sedhiou, Senegal

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Weather in January

The beginning of the year reveals Sedhiou’s semi-arid climate with a lack of rainfall and high-grade UV exposure. Relatively low humidity and nimble wind speeds provide the residents an invigorating atmosphere. The daylight duration of 11.5 hours makes for a good balance between work and relaxation. This is supported by nearly 10 hours of sunshine hinting toward predominantly clear skies. The extreme of the month is the high temperature leaping to 36.2°C (97.2°F), and with the mercury dipping to 19.8°C (67.6°F) at night.

Temperature

As December turns into January in Sedhiou, the average high-temperatures rest at a still very hot 36.2°C (97.2°F), showing a minor variation from the prior month. Sedhiou's nights during January are marked by a pronounced drop from daytime temperatures, experiencing an average low of 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 20%, January is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Sedhiou, Senegal, rain does not fall in January through March and December.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of January, in Sedhiou, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 19:03 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Sedhiou is 9.8h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Sedhiou, Senegal, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Sedhiou in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Sedhiou, is 36.2°C (97.2°F), while the low-temperature averages to 19.8°C (67.6°F).

What is the least humid month in Sedhiou?

With an average relative humidity of 20%, January is the least humid month in Sedhiou, Senegal.

What is the average humidity in January in Sedhiou?

In January, the average relative humidity in Sedhiou is 20%.

What is the driest month in Sedhiou?

In Sedhiou, Senegal, rain does not fall in January through March and December.

What is the average length of the day in January in Sedhiou?

In Sedhiou, Senegal, the average day length in January is 11h and 29min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Sedhiou?

On the first day of January in Sedhiou, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 19:03 GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Sedhiou have in January?

In Sedhiou, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.8h.

How high is the UV index in January in Sedhiou?

In Sedhiou, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Sedhiou, Senegal

Average temperature in January - Sedhiou, Senegal
  • Average high temperature in January: 36.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.8°C).

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Average pressure in January
Sedhiou, Senegal

Average pressure in January - Sedhiou, Senegal
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Sedhiou, Senegal

Average wind speed in January - Sedhiou, Senegal
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (9.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (6.2km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Sedhiou, Senegal

Average humidity in January - Sedhiou, Senegal
  • Average humidity in January: 20%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (20%).

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Average rainfall in January
Sedhiou, Senegal

Average rainfall in January - Sedhiou, Senegal
  • Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (224mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Sedhiou, Senegal

Average rainfall days in January - Sedhiou, Senegal
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.1 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sedhiou, Senegal
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Sedhiou, Senegal

Average sunshine days in January - Sedhiou, Senegal
  • Average sunshine days in January: 30.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.5 days).

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Average UV index in January
Sedhiou, Senegal

Average UV index in January - Sedhiou, Senegal
  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April and May (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in January
Sedhiou, Senegal

Average cloud cover in January - Sedhiou, Senegal
  • Average cloud cover in January: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 6).

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Average visibility in January
Sedhiou, Senegal

Average visibility in January - Sedhiou, Senegal
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (7km).

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