January weather forecast
Minjila, Kenya

January, like December, is another hot summer month in Minjila, Kenya, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Temperature

The shift into January finds Minjila at an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), closely comparable to December's conditions. Throughout the month of January, Minjila expects an average low of 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Minjila is 75%.

Rainfall

In Minjila, Kenya, in January, during 6.4 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Minjila, during the entire year, the rain falls for 192.5 days and collects up to 641mm (25.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Minjila, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:39 EAT.

Sunshine

In Minjila, the average sunshine in January is 8.8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Minjila. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Minjila. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.