January weather forecast
Bantanto, The Gambia

January

Weather in January

January in Bantanto, The Gambia boasts relative humidity of a low 15%. Unusual for this month, there is a cooler feel to the atmosphere, and the weather remains consistent, devoid of many changes from day to day. The days are perfectly bright to enjoy outdoor activities. Rainfall is hardly a feature in this first month of the year and its clear that the year starts on a dry note. Wind levels aren't high, making it an overall calm month.

Temperature

As December turns into January, the average high-temperatures rest at a still torrid 35.8°C (96.4°F), showing a minor variation from the prior month. Bantanto anticipates a considerable daily temperature fluctuation in January, with low temperatures averaging a comfortable 19.5°C (67.1°F).

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 15%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Bantanto, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 19:00 GMT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

January, February, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during January translates into the following directions:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in January?
The high-temperature, in January, in Bantanto, records 35.8°C (96.4°F), while the low-temperature is 19.5°C (67.1°F).
What is the least humid month?
The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 15%.
What is the average humidity in January?
In Bantanto, the average relative humidity in January is 15%.
What is the driest month?
January through March and December are months without rainfall.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In January, the average day length is 11h and 26min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 19:00 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Bantanto have in January?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 9.7h.
What is the month with the lowest 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.
What is the UV index reading in January in Bantanto?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Bantanto, The Gambia
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (42°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Bantanto, The Gambia
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.1mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Bantanto, The Gambia
  • Average wind speed in January: 11.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Bantanto, The Gambia
  • Average humidity in January: 15%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (15%).

Average rainfall in January
Bantanto, The Gambia
  • 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, March and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Bantanto, The Gambia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.1 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bantanto, The Gambia
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 2min

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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bantanto, The Gambia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 30.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Bantanto, The Gambia
  • 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
Bantanto, The Gambia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in January
Bantanto, The Gambia
  • 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).

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