January weather forecastBur Mayo, Kenya

January

Weather in January

January in Bur Mayo, Kenya, is a very hot winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.7°C (96.3°F) and min 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Temperature

Bur Mayo marks the onset of January with an average high-temperature of a sweltering 35.7°C (96.3°F), a subtle shift from December's 33.5°C (92.3°F). An average low-temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F) marks the month of January.

Heat index

The heat index for January is estimated at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' 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. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 41%, January is the least humid month in Bur Mayo.

Rainfall

In Bur Mayo, during January, the rain falls for 2.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 106.2 rainfall days, and 366mm (14.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bur Mayo, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is January, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 8 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Ensure safety measures are in place, as skin and eyes are vulnerable to quick damage. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.

Updated: Jul 3, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Bur Mayo in January has an average high-temperature of 35.7°C (96.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is estimated at 39°C (102.2°F).

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 41%.

In Bur Mayo, the average relative humidity in January is 41%.

In January, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout January, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in January is 11h and 58min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:32 EAT.

With an average of 9.8h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year.

The average sunshine duration in January is 9.8h.

January and February, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high hazard to health from 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

33.5°C

35.7°C

36.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.7km/h

16.7km/h

18.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

18.2

27.8

24.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Bur Mayo, Kenya

Average high temperature in January: 35.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (36.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (31.8°C).

Average low temperature in January: 24.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22.4°C).

Average pressure in January
Bur Mayo, Kenya

Average pressure in January: 1010mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Bur Mayo, Kenya

Average wind speed in January: 15.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (25.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (13.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Bur Mayo, Kenya

Average humidity in January: 41%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (62%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (41%).

Average rainfall in January
Bur Mayo, Kenya

Average rainfall in January: 4mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (97mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Bur Mayo, Kenya

Average rainfall days in January: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.3 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Bur Mayo, Kenya

Average daylight in January: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in January
Bur Mayo, Kenya

Average sunshine days in January: 27.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (27.8 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are April and November (6.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Bur Mayo, Kenya

Average UV index in January: 8

The months with the highest UV index are January and February (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in January
Bur Mayo, Kenya

Average cloud cover in January: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Bur Mayo, 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).