Contents
- Weather in January
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in January
- Average pressure in January
- Average wind speed in January
- Average humidity in January
- Average rainfall in January
- Average rainfall days in January
- Average daylight in January
- Average sunshine in January
- Average sunshine days in January
- Average UV index in January
- Average cloud cover in January
- Average visibility in January
January
Weather in January
Temperature
The shift into January records an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 35.7°C (96.3°F), subtly varied from December's 35.9°C (96.6°F). January nights show a substantial disparity from the daytime peak with an average low-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F).Humidity
The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 15%.Rainfall
January through April and December are months without rainfall.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 26min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 19:01 GMT.
Sunshine
In Soma, the average sunshine in January is 9.6h.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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: In January, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in January
Soma, The Gambia
- Average high temperature in January: 35.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 20.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (25.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°C).
Average pressure in January
Soma, The Gambia
- Average pressure in January: 1012.1mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and July (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.4mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Soma, The Gambia
- Average wind speed in January: 11.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (7.5km/h).
Average humidity in January
Soma, The Gambia
- Average humidity in January: 15%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (15%).
Average rainfall in January
Soma, The Gambia
- Average rainfall in January: 0mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (146mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, April and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Soma, The Gambia
- Average rainfall days in January: 0.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.9 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.1 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Soma, 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 24min).
- 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: 6h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in January
Soma, The Gambia
- Average sunshine days in January: 30.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.8 days).
Average UV index in January
Soma, 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
Soma, The Gambia
- Average cloud cover in January: 13
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in January
Soma, The Gambia
- Average visibility in January: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (8km).
