January weather forecast
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

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Weather in January

Transitioning from the cooler climatic conditions of December, weather in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia during January is composed of daily highs reaching up to 26.9°C (80.4°F) and lows dipping down to 22.4°C (72.3°F). This month carries the indication of the incoming warmth typical of the Arabian Peninsula. The relief of the relatively cooler temperatures of the previous month begin to dissipate slowly. Skies tend to be clear and crisp, making it an ideal time to observe the cloudless expanses. Rainfall persists but remains minimal contributing to the vitality of the local flora.

Temperature

January, characterized by an average high temperature of 26.9°C (80.4°F) and a low temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F), is generally the coldest month in Thuwal.

Humidity

In Thuwal, the average relative humidity in January is 58%.

Rainfall

In January, in Thuwal, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout January, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is accumulated. In Thuwal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 30.5 days and collects up to 77mm (3.03") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Thuwal is 10h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of January, in Thuwal, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:11 +03.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 8.4h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.
Updated: Jan 25, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest time of year in Thuwal?

January, marked by an average high-temperature of 26.9°C (80.4°F) and a low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F), is the coldest month in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.

What are the temperatures in Thuwal in January?

An average high-temperature, in January, in Thuwal, is 26.9°C (80.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 22.4°C (72.3°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Thuwal?

In January, the average relative humidity in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, is 58%.

How much does it rain in Thuwal in January?

In Thuwal, in January, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Thuwal have in January?

In Thuwal, the average day length in January is 10h and 57min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Thuwal?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 17:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 18:11 +03.

How long on average sun shines in January in Thuwal?

In January, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Thuwal?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Thuwal, Saudi Arabia.

What is the UV index reading in January in Thuwal?

In Thuwal, Saudi Arabia, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Average temperature in January - Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • Average high temperature in January: 26.9°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (36.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (30.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.4°C).

Average pressure in January
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Average pressure in January - Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • Average pressure in January: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1003.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Average wind speed in January - Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • Average wind speed in January: 17.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Average humidity in January - Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • Average humidity in January: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (59%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (47%).

Average rainfall in January
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Average rainfall in January - Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • Average rainfall in January: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (21mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Average rainfall days in January - Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (6.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (0.3 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Average sunshine days in January - Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (21.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Average UV index in January - Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • Average UV index in January: 6

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

Average cloud cover in January
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Average cloud cover in January - Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 16

The months with the most cloud cover are January and August (Cloud cover 16).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in January
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

Average visibility in January - Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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

Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

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