January weather forecastGathanje, Kenya

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another warm summer month in Gathanje, Kenya, with an average temperature ranging between min 13.4°C (56.1°F) and max 25.7°C (78.3°F).

Temperature

The transition from December to January brings an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.7°C (78.3°F), barely different from December's 24.1°C (75.4°F). Gathanje's average low-temperature of 13.4°C (56.1°F) in January reflects a significant disparity from the daytime highs.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of January, in Gathanje, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:51 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January and February, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 5 in January translates into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

Updated: Jun 4, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in January, in Gathanje, is 25.7°C (78.3°F), while the average low-temperature is 13.4°C (56.1°F).

In Gathanje, the average relative humidity in January is 69%.

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.

In Gathanje, Kenya, during January, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.

The average day length in January is 12h and 11min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:51 EAT.

January and February, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability 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

24.1°C

25.7°C

27°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.2km/h

12.3km/h

13.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

7.6

15.3

12.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Gathanje, Kenya

Average high temperature in January: 25.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.4°C).

Average low temperature in January: 13.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Gathanje, Kenya

Average pressure in January: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Gathanje, Kenya

Average wind speed in January: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Gathanje, Kenya

Average humidity in January: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Gathanje, Kenya

Average rainfall in January: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (125mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (28mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Gathanje, Kenya

Average rainfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.3 days).

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

Average daylight in January: 12h and 12min

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

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Gathanje, Kenya

Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Gathanje, Kenya

Average UV index in January: 5

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