January Weather in Jos

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Jos, Nigeria, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 20°C (68°F). Highs can soar to 31°C (88°F), while lows may dip to 9°C (48°F). Typically, the humidity level in Jos throughout January hovers around 11%.

9°C (48°F)

Minimum temperature

20°C (68°F)

Average temperature

31°C (88°F)

Maximum temperature

11%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Jos averages 0 mm (0.0 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 0 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 36 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 40 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 86% probability of sunny days during this period.

0 mm (0.0 inches)

Precipitation

0 rainy days

Rainy days

8 hours 40 minutes

Sunshine hours

86%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Jos reaches a maximum of 11, 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 1 3 6 9 11 11 9 6 3 1 1 0
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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