January weather forecast
Brufut, The Gambia

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Weather in January

In Brufut, The Gambia, January ushers in the new year with agreeable temperatures and copious sunshine. The direct sunlight lends an inviting warmth to the day, with cooling breezes providing a delicate balance. From December to January, a decrease in humidity from 45% to 44% paired with a gradual climb in daylight hours from 11.3 to 11.4 hours makes for a pleasurable climate. Notably, January is the driest month in Brufut, witnessing absolutely no rainfall, and an incredibly low average of 0.3 rainfall days. Towards the close of the month, the weather subtly begins its transition into the conditions of February, marked with a slight increase in temperature.

Temperature

The transition into January in Brufut marks the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 28.5°C (83.3°F), differing minimally from December's 29.8°C (85.6°F). An average minimum temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F) is recorded during the month of January.

Heat index

The average heat index in January is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F). Persistently participating in activities during exposure may lead to fatigue and induce heat cramps.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 44%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Brufut, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 26min.
On the first day of January in Brufut, The Gambia, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 19:06 GMT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Brufut, The Gambia, is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Brufut in January?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Brufut, is 28.5°C (83.3°F), while the average low-temperature is 22.5°C (72.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in January is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F).

What is the least humid month in Brufut?

With an average relative humidity of 44%, January is the least humid month in Brufut, The Gambia.

What is the average humidity in January in Brufut?

In January, the average relative humidity in Brufut is 44%.

What is the driest month in Brufut?

January, February and December are months without rainfall in Brufut, The Gambia.

What is the average length of the day in January in Brufut?

The average day length in January is 11h and 26min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Brufut?

On the first day of January in Brufut, The Gambia, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:33 and sunset at 19:06 GMT.

How long on average sun shines in January in Brufut?

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

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Brufut?

January through April, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Brufut, The Gambia.

What is the UV index reading in January in Brufut?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in January
Brufut, The Gambia

Average temperature in January - Brufut, The Gambia
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (31.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (26.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (21.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Brufut, The Gambia

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

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Brufut, The Gambia

Average wind speed in January - Brufut, The Gambia
  • Average wind speed in January: 19.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Brufut, The Gambia

Average humidity in January - Brufut, The Gambia
  • Average humidity in January: 44%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (44%).

Average rainfall in January
Brufut, The Gambia

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

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (183mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Brufut, The Gambia

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

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.3 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Brufut, 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 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 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Brufut, The Gambia

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

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Brufut, The Gambia

Average UV index in January - Brufut, The Gambia
  • Average UV index in January: 6

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

Average cloud cover in January
Brufut, The Gambia

Average cloud cover in January - Brufut, The Gambia
  • Average cloud cover in January: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January
Brufut, The Gambia

Average visibility in January - Brufut, 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).

Brufut, The Gambia

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