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Markala Weather in January

Markala in January

The short of it: Markala in January averages a high of 34 °C (93 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 11 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 34° · low 13° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 11 h 24 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: January & December

January in Markala brings afternoons near 34° and nights around 13°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 24 min in mid-January.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates January 3 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

Against its neighbours, Markala runs cooler than most and wetter than most in January. Dougabougou, 16 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

January in Markala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus December
about the same, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus February
3° colder
Day–night spread
21°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 24 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

January averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DougabougouSégou16 km NNW34°13°1.0 mm
DiourouSégou26 km E33°12°0.0 mm
PèlènganaSégou33 km SSW34°14°1.0 mm
SégouSégou34 km SW34°14°1.0 mm
Siribala CoroSégou40 km N33°13°1.0 mm
NionoSégou64 km N33°13°0.0 mm
MoninnpébougouSégou79 km NE33°12°1.0 mm
Ké-MacinaSégou83 km ENE32°12°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Markala Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
January
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Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Markala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January34°13°1.0 mm8 km/h11 h 24 min✦✦✦
February37°16°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
March40°20°1.0 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦
April41°23°8.0 mm8 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦
May40°25°23 mm8 km/h12 h 45 min✦✦✦
June37°24°57 mm9 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦
July34°23°155 mm9 km/h12 h 51 min✦
August32°22°206 mm7 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦
September33°22°99 mm6 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦
October35°22°18 mm5 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦
November36°18°1.0 mm6 km/h11 h 29 min✦✦✦
December34°14°0.0 mm7 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Markala in January

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Markala in January?

Days average 34 °C (93 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 34° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 1.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is January a good time to visit Markala?

The Almanac gives January 3 of 5 (fair). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Markala in January?

In mid-January the sun is up for about 11 h 24 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 19 min in December to 12 h 56 min in June.

Does it snow in Markala in January?

Hardly — January nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Markala in January?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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