January weather forecastBengoni, Kenya
January
Weather in January
January, like December, is another tropical summer month in Bengoni, Kenya, with an average temperature ranging between min 25°C (77°F) and max 30.1°C (86.2°F).Temperature
With January's advent, Bengoni sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.1°C (86.2°F), subtly shifted from December's 30°C (86°F). During the month of January, Bengoni's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 25°C (77°F).Heat index
The heat index for January is appraised at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.
Humidity
January and October, with an average relative humidity of 78%, are the most humid months in Bengoni, Kenya.Rainfall
In January, in Bengoni, the rain falls for 11.3 days. Throughout January, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 211.8 rainfall days, and 587mm (23.11") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 19min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of January, in Bengoni, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:43 EAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 8.4h.UV index
January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Bengoni, Kenya. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
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Average temperature in January
Bengoni, Kenya
- Average high temperature in January: 30.1°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (30.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 25°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is March (26.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.1°C).
Average pressure in January
Bengoni, Kenya
- Average pressure in January: 1010.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.4mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Bengoni, Kenya
- Average wind speed in January: 17km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (28.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (13.9km/h).
Average humidity in January
Bengoni, Kenya
- Average humidity in January: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).
Average rainfall in January
Bengoni, Kenya
- Average rainfall in January: 30mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (17mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Bengoni, Kenya
- Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bengoni, Kenya
- Average daylight in January: 12h and 18min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 8h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Bengoni, Kenya
- Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is February (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.9 days).
Average UV index in January
Bengoni, Kenya
- Average UV index in January: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in January
Bengoni, Kenya
- Average cloud cover in January: 32
The months with the most cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
Bengoni, 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).
