January weather forecast
Maroua, Cameroon

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Weather in January

The initial month of the year in Maroua, Cameroon, sees mild climatic changes from the preceding month. January weather sports a high temperature of 33.6°C (92.5°F) and pleasant lows of 18.9°C (66°F). The month witnesses minimal cloud cover at 1% and relative humidity resting at 17%. The city's inhabitants enjoy an average of 11.6 daylight hours, coupled with 8.7 sunshine hours, making it a favorable time for outdoor activities. The absence of rainfall factors in the low humidity, reinforcing the predominantly dry and sunny weather.

Temperature

Maroua's weather in January, with an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.6°C (92.5°F), subtly shifts from December's 33.3°C (91.9°F). Contrary to the day's heat, an average low-temperature of 18.9°C (66°F) is recorded during the nights in January.

Humidity

In Maroua, the average relative humidity in January is 17%.

Rainfall

January through March, November and December are months without rainfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 35min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:06 WAT.

Sunshine

In Maroua, the average sunshine in January is 8.7h.

UV index

January, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During January, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in January?

The high-temperature in Maroua during January is 33.6°C (92.5°F) and the low-temperature is 18.9°C (66°F).

What is the average humidity in January?

In January, the average relative humidity in Maroua is 17%.

What is the driest month?

In Maroua, rain does not fall in January through March, November and December.

How many hours of daylight does Maroua have in January?

In Maroua, the average day length in January is 11h and 35min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:06 WAT.

How long on average sun shines in January?

In Maroua, the average sunshine duration in January is 8.7h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

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

What is the UV index intensity in January?

In Maroua, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Maroua, Cameroon

Average temperature in January - Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average high temperature in January: 33.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (40.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°C).

Average pressure in January
Maroua, Cameroon

Average pressure in January - Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1006.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Maroua, Cameroon

Average wind speed in January - Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average wind speed in January: 12.2km/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 (7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Maroua, Cameroon

Average humidity in January - Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average humidity in January: 17%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).

Average rainfall in January
Maroua, Cameroon

Average rainfall in January - Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average rainfall in January: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (154mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Maroua, Cameroon

Average rainfall days in January - Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Maroua, Cameroon

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Maroua, Cameroon

Average sunshine days in January - Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average sunshine days in January: 31 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Maroua, Cameroon

Average UV index in January - Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average UV index in January: 7

The month with the highest UV index is April (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in January
Maroua, Cameroon

Average cloud cover in January - Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average cloud cover in January: 1

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in January
Maroua, Cameroon

Average visibility in January - Maroua, Cameroon
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (9km).

Maroua, Cameroon

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