January weather forecast
Néma, Mauritania

January

Weather in January

In January, the weather in Néma, Mauritania, is characterized by milder temperatures compared to upcoming months with high reaching 29.4°C (84.9°F) and lows plunging down to 16.1°C (61°F). Compared with the holiday month of December, January sees a decrease in precipitation. This dry weather is typical for the Sahara desert region, offering clear skies and abundant sunshine hours making it ideal for outdoor activities. Come prepared with sunscreen as the ultraviolet index is moderate. The arid conditions continue into February, although temperatures gradually start to rise.

Temperature

In Néma, the lowest average temperatures are observed in January, with a high of 29.4°C (84.9°F) and a low of 16.1°C (61°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

Months with rainfall are January, March through October. January is the first month it rains. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 34.2 rainfall days, and 126mm (4.96") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:24 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?
The coldest temperatures occur during January, when averages reach a peak of 29.4°C (84.9°F) and a low of 16.1°C (61°F).
How hot is January?
In Néma, in January, the average high-temperature is 29.4°C (84.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 16.1°C (61°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In Néma, the average relative humidity in January is 17%.
When does it start raining?
January is the first month it rains. Throughout January, in the average 0.3 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Néma have in January?
In Néma, the average day length in January is 11h and 16min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:24 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in January?
In Néma, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.5h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Néma.
What is the UV index reading in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average temperature in January - Néma, Mauritania
Average temperature in January
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (41.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (30.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.1°C).

Average pressure in January - Néma, Mauritania
Average pressure in January
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average pressure in January: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.2mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Néma, Mauritania
Average wind speed in January
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average wind speed in January: 18.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (13.2km/h).

Average humidity in January - Néma, Mauritania
Average humidity in January
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average humidity in January: 17%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (44%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (12%).

Average rainfall in January - Néma, Mauritania
Average rainfall in January
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall in January: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (60mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Néma, Mauritania
Average rainfall days in January
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average rainfall days in January: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (10.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.2 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Néma, Mauritania
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January - Néma, Mauritania
Average sunshine days in January
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average sunshine days in January: 30.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (18.8 days).

Average UV index in January - Néma, Mauritania
Average UV index in January
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May and June (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January - Néma, Mauritania
Average cloud cover in January
Néma, Mauritania
  • Average cloud cover in January: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 20).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in January - Néma, Mauritania
Average visibility in January
Néma, Mauritania
  • 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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