January weather forecast
Velingara, Senegal

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Weather in January

January hosts a variety of notable weather elements for Velingara, Senegal. The weather pattern this month transitions from a typically cool December to a gradually warming January. Major shifts include increasing numbers of daylight hours from 11.4 hours to 11.5 hours. It must be noted that, during January, a UV index of seven is typical which allows for outdoor activities without significant risk of sunburn. The month is dominated by dry conditions with no traces of precipitation coupled with relative humidity standing at a mere 14%.

Temperature

Velingara's weather in January displays an average high-temperature of a still torrid 35.9°C (96.6°F), showing minor disparity from December's 36.1°C (97°F). Velingara logs a considerable temperature decrease from the daytime highs during the nights in January, with an average reading of 19.1°C (66.4°F).

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 14%, are the least humid months in Velingara.

Rainfall

January, February and December are months without rainfall in Velingara.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 18:56 GMT.

Sunshine

In Velingara, Senegal, the average sunshine in January is 9.7h.

UV index

January, February, July through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during January translates into the following guidance:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. 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. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Velingara in January?

In Velingara, in January, the average high-temperature is 35.9°C (96.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 19.1°C (66.4°F).

What is the least humid month in Velingara?

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 14%, are the least humid months in Velingara, Senegal.

What is the average humidity in January in Velingara?

In Velingara, Senegal, the average relative humidity in January is 14%.

What is the driest month in Velingara?

In Velingara, Senegal, rain does not fall in January, February and December.

How many hours of daylight does Velingara have in January?

In Velingara, Senegal, the average day length in January is 11h and 27min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Velingara?

On the first day of January in Velingara, sunrise is at 07:18 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 18:56 GMT.

How long on average sun shines in January in Velingara?

In Velingara, Senegal, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.7h.

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Velingara are January, February, July through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index reading in January in Velingara?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Velingara is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Velingara, Senegal

Average temperature in January - Velingara, Senegal
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (42.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (27.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.1°C).

Average pressure in January
Velingara, Senegal

Average pressure in January - Velingara, Senegal
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Velingara, Senegal

Average wind speed in January - Velingara, Senegal
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Velingara, Senegal

Average humidity in January - Velingara, Senegal
  • Average humidity in January: 14%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in January
Velingara, Senegal

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (149mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Velingara, Senegal

Average rainfall days in January - Velingara, Senegal
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Velingara, 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 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 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Velingara, Senegal

Average sunshine days in January - Velingara, 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 (6.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Velingara, Senegal

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

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, October and November (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July, August, September and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in January
Velingara, Senegal

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

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 44).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January
Velingara, Senegal

Average visibility in January - Velingara, Senegal
  • 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).

Velingara, Senegal

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