January weather forecastBaragoi, Kenya

January

Weather in January

January in Baragoi, Kenya, is a hot winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.9°C (73.2°F) and max 31.7°C (89.1°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a hot 31.7°C (89.1°F) in January, hardly different from the 29.9°C (85.8°F) recorded in December. During January nights, Baragoi records an average temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during January is appraised at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Baragoi, Kenya, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 44%.

Rainfall

In Baragoi, in January, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Baragoi, Kenya, there are 132.2 rainfall days, and 663mm (26.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Baragoi, Kenya, is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of January in Baragoi, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:47 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Baragoi, Kenya, is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, May through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Baragoi, 31.7°C (89.1°F) is the average high-temperature and 22.9°C (73.2°F) is the average low-temperature during January. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Baragoi are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 44%.

In Baragoi, Kenya, the average relative humidity in January is 44%.

In Baragoi, in January, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation.

In January, the average day length is 12h and 2min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, in Baragoi, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:47 EAT.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Baragoi is 9.6h.

January through March, May through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Baragoi, Kenya, is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

29.9°C

31.7°C

32.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15km/h

15.7km/h

19.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

22.3

19.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Baragoi, Kenya

Average high temperature in January: 31.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (29.5°C).

Average low temperature in January: 22.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (24.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (20.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Baragoi, Kenya

Average pressure in January: 1010.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Baragoi, Kenya

Average wind speed in January: 14.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (27.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (13.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Baragoi, Kenya

Average humidity in January: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is April (65%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (44%).

Average rainfall in January
Baragoi, Kenya

Average rainfall in January: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (169mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Baragoi, Kenya

Average rainfall days in January: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.2 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Baragoi, Kenya

Average daylight in January: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Baragoi, Kenya

Average sunshine days in January: 22.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are July and August (29 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (4.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Baragoi, Kenya

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, October and November (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Baragoi, Kenya

Average cloud cover in January: 14

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in January
Baragoi, Kenya

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).