January Weather in Dire Dawa

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 18°C (64°F). Highs can soar to 26°C (80°F), while lows may dip to 9°C (48°F). Typically, the humidity level in Dire Dawa throughout January hovers around 58%.

9°C (48°F)

Minimum temperature

18°C (64°F)

Average temperature

26°C (80°F)

Maximum temperature

58%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Dire Dawa averages 5 mm (0.2 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 1 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 37 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 58 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 82% probability of sunny days during this period.

5 mm (0.2 inches)

Precipitation

1 rainy days

Rainy days

8 hours 58 minutes

Sunshine hours

82%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Dire Dawa reaches a maximum of 13, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 12:00 and 14:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 2 4 8 11 13 13 10 7 3 1 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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