January weather forecastEl Ben, Kenya

Weather in January

January is a sweltering winter month in El Ben, Kenya, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.4°C (75.9°F) and max 35.7°C (96.3°F).

Temperature

The transition from December to January sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a torrid 35.7°C (96.3°F), from a not significantly different 33.5°C (92.3°F). During January, El Ben observes a consistent average nighttime temperature of 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Heat index

During January, the heat index is calculated to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Take extra safety measures to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Heatstroke could follow lengthy activity.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to 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. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The least humid month in El Ben is January, with an average relative humidity of 41%.

Rainfall

In El Ben, in January, it is raining for 2.3 days, with typically 4mm (0.16") of accumulated precipitation. In El Ben, during the entire year, the rain falls for 106.2 days and collects up to 366mm (14.41") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in El Ben is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of January, in El Ben, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:33 EAT.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year in El Ben, 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 vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 8 during January morphs into the following directions:
Ensure you're protected; unprotected eyes and skin can get hurt in moments. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.