January weather forecast
Sapala, Burkina Faso

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another hot winter month in Sapala, Burkina Faso, with an average temperature ranging between min 17.8°C (64°F) and max 34.5°C (94.1°F).

Temperature

Sapala, Burkina Faso, experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a still hot 34.5°C (94.1°F) with the onset of January, maintaining near parity with December's 34.5°C (94.1°F). From the height of daytime heat, the temperature in Sapala recedes to an average of 17.8°C (64°F) at night during January.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 14%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Sapala, Burkina Faso, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:11 GMT.

Sunshine

In Sapala, the average sunshine in January is 9.3h.

UV index

In Sapala, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. 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. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in January?
January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 34.5°C (94.1°F) and a low-temperature of 17.8°C (64°F).
What are the least humid months in Sapala?
January and February, with an average relative humidity of 14%, are the least humid months.
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity in Sapala is 14%.
What is the driest month?
In Sapala, rain does not fall in January, February and December.
What is the average length of the day in January?
The average day length in January is 11h and 29min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:11 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 9.3h.
How high is the UV index in January?
In Sapala, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average temperature in January
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in January: 34.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 17.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.8°C).

Average pressure in January - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average pressure in January
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average wind speed in January
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.1km/h).

Average humidity in January - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average humidity in January
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in January: 14%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (71%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in January - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall in January
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (115mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average rainfall days in January
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • 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 2min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average sunshine days in January
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in January: 30.8 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (9.5 days).

Average UV index in January - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average UV index in January
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May and June (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average cloud cover in January
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in January: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 38).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 5).

Average visibility in January - Sapala, Burkina Faso
Average visibility in January
Sapala, Burkina Faso
  • 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).

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