January weather forecast
Barra, The Gambia

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Weather in January

The year in Barra starts with a rise in temperature, the lowest of which is 22.3°C (72.1°F), thus setting the tone for mild winters. Though the temperature difference from February is not much, there is a considerable decrease in relative humidity (from 44% to 39%). However, compared to the following month, January observes no rainfall at all, making for pleasant weather. Wind speed, registering at 17.9km/h (11.1mph) this month, tends to put a chill in the air. January weather in Barra essentially allows locals and tourists alike to experience a dry yet mild start to the new year.

Temperature

January registers an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), slightly varied from December's 30.5°C (86.9°F). Throughout January, the average low-temperature dips to an agreeable 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 39%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Barra, The Gambia, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 19:05 GMT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Barra is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Barra are January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Barra in January?

The high-temperature, in January, in Barra, is 29.5°C (85.1°F), while the low-temperature averages to 22.3°C (72.1°F).

What is the least humid month in Barra?

The least humid month in Barra, The Gambia, is January, with an average relative humidity of 39%.

What is the average humidity in January in Barra?

In Barra, The Gambia, the average relative humidity in January is 39%.

What is the driest month in Barra?

In Barra, The Gambia, rain does not fall in January, February and December.

How many hours of daylight does Barra have in January?

In January, the average day length in Barra is 11h and 26min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Barra?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 19:05 GMT.

How long on average sun shines in January in Barra?

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

What are the months with the highest UV index in Barra?

The months with the highest UV index in Barra, The Gambia, are January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index reading in January in Barra?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in January
Barra, The Gambia

Average temperature in January - Barra, The Gambia
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (28.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (21.6°C).

Average pressure in January
Barra, The Gambia

Average pressure in January - Barra, The Gambia
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Barra, The Gambia

Average wind speed in January - Barra, The Gambia
  • Average wind speed in January: 17.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (18.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (12.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Barra, The Gambia

Average humidity in January - Barra, The Gambia
  • Average humidity in January: 39%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (39%).

Average rainfall in January
Barra, The Gambia

Average rainfall in January - Barra, The Gambia
  • Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (177mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Barra, The Gambia

Average rainfall days in January - Barra, The Gambia
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.2 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Barra, The Gambia

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Barra, 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 months with the most sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Barra, The Gambia

Average sunshine days in January - Barra, The Gambia
  • Average sunshine days in January: 30.7 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Barra, The Gambia

Average UV index in January - Barra, The Gambia
  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and March (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Barra, The Gambia

Average cloud cover in January - Barra, The Gambia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January
Barra, The Gambia

Average visibility in January - Barra, The Gambia
  • 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).

Barra, The Gambia

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