January weather forecast
Kankan, Guinea

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Weather in January

As the year kicks off in Kankan, Guinea, mild yet marked fluctuations in weather conditions become evident. With humidity levels peaking at only 19%, January marks the driest month, seen through the minimal rainfall of a mere 1mm (0.04"). Traces of the dry Harmattan winds sweeping in from the Sahara desert can be felt, although mild, adding to the arid ambience. Unlike most tropical regions, this popular West African city experiences lower than usual precipitation during this time of the year. As the city bids goodbye to January, residents anticipate a slight change in meteorological patterns as the months progress.

Temperature

January's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34.7°C (94.5°F), slightly deviating from December's 33.9°C (93°F). January presents a pronounced divergence from daily peak temperatures in Kankan, with the average low-temperature of 18.1°C (64.6°F).

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 19%.

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are January through November. January is the first month it rains in Kankan, Guinea. Throughout January, in the average 0.6 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. In Kankan, Guinea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.5 days and collects up to 814mm (32.05") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kankan, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:41 GMT.

Sunshine

In Kankan, the average sunshine in January is 9.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Kankan is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in January translates into these instructions:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Kankan in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Kankan, is 34.7°C (94.5°F), while the average low-temperature is 18.1°C (64.6°F).

What is the least humid month in Kankan?

January is the least humid month in Kankan, with an average relative humidity of 19%.

What is the average humidity in January in Kankan?

In Kankan, the average relative humidity in January is 19%.

When does it start raining in Kankan?

January is the first month it rains in Kankan, Guinea. Throughout January, in the average 0.6 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Kankan have in January?

In January, the average day length in Kankan, Guinea, is 11h and 36min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Kankan?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, in Kankan, Guinea, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:41 GMT.

How many hours of sunshine does Kankan have in January?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January in Kankan?

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

Average temperature in January - Kankan, Guinea
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (39.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.1°C).

Average pressure in January
Kankan, Guinea

Average pressure in January - Kankan, Guinea
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kankan, Guinea

Average wind speed in January - Kankan, Guinea
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (8.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October and November (4.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kankan, Guinea

Average humidity in January - Kankan, Guinea
  • Average humidity in January: 19%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (19%).

Average rainfall in January
Kankan, Guinea

Average rainfall in January - Kankan, Guinea
  • Average rainfall in January: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (213mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kankan, Guinea

Average rainfall days in January - Kankan, Guinea
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kankan, Guinea

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kankan, Guinea
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kankan, Guinea

Average sunshine days in January - Kankan, Guinea
  • Average sunshine days in January: 30.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Kankan, Guinea

Average UV index in January - Kankan, Guinea
  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are July, August, September and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Kankan, Guinea

Average cloud cover in January - Kankan, Guinea
  • Average cloud cover in January: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 65).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January
Kankan, Guinea

Average visibility in January - Kankan, Guinea
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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

Kankan, Guinea

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