January weather forecastBusia, Kenya

January

Weather in January

In Busia, January ushers in the fresh year with generally warm conditions. Higher temperatures reaching up to 29.9°C (85.8°F) are prevalent in this month. Noticeably minor changes in weather patterns are observable when shifting from December. The town enjoys a relative amount of sun, illuminating most of the daylight hours. Overall, the climatic situation in January is agreeable to start the year on a positive note.

Temperature

The transition into January shows a subtle variation to a still warm 29.9°C (85.8°F) from December's 27.8°C (82°F) in the average high-temperature. Busia in January observes a substantial swing from the daily highs, with average nighttime temperatures of 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for January is computed to be a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). If activity and exposure persist, they could induce fatigue, leading to possible heat cramps.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. 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 hold great significance to children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.

Humidity

In Busia, the average relative humidity in January is 58%.

Rainfall

In Busia, in January, during 12.1 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 300.8 rainfall days, and 1573mm (61.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Busia, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.

Daylight

In Busia, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:59 EAT.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

January through March, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Busia. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

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

During January, Busia experiences an average high-temperature of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and a low-temperature of 16.5°C (61.7°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 32°C (89.6°F).

The average relative humidity in January in Busia, Kenya, is 58%.

In January, in Busia, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout January, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall in Busia, Kenya.

In Busia, the average day length in January is 12h and 6min.

On the first day of January in Busia, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 18:59 EAT.

January and February, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Busia.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Busia, Kenya, is 9.8h.

The months with the highest UV index in Busia, Kenya, are January through March, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Busia, Kenya, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk 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

27.8°C

29.9°C

31.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.3km/h

7km/h

7.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

12h 6min

Average sunshine

9h 24min

9h 48min

Average sunshine days

4.1

13.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Busia, Kenya

Average high temperature in January: 29.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (25.2°C).

Average low temperature in January: 16.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Busia, Kenya

Average pressure in January: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Busia, Kenya

Average wind speed in January: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Busia, Kenya

Average humidity in January: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (55%).

Average rainfall in January
Busia, Kenya

Average rainfall in January: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (257mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (36mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Busia, Kenya

Average rainfall days in January: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (30.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Busia, Kenya

Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is September (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Busia, Kenya

Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Busia, Kenya

Average sunshine days in January: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (0.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Busia, Kenya

Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and October (UV index 5).