January weather forecastGatheru, Kenya

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Gatheru, Kenya, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 24.7°C (76.5°F) and min 10.6°C (51.1°F).

Temperature

Gatheru's weather in January displays an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.7°C (76.5°F), showing minor disparity from December's 23.2°C (73.8°F). Despite a significant daily temperature range, Gatheru's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 10.6°C (51.1°F) in January.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Gatheru is 67%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Gatheru. Rain falls for 10.2 days and accumulates 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of January in Gatheru, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:49 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Gatheru are January and February, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Gatheru are January through May, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 5 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions. Light skin individuals may get burned in less than 30 minutes. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

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

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 24.7°C (76.5°F) and a low-temperature of 10.6°C (51.1°F).

The average relative humidity in January in Gatheru is 67%.

The month with the least rainfall in Gatheru, Kenya, is January, when the rain falls for 10.2 days and typically collects 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.

In January, in Gatheru, the rain falls for 10.2 days. Throughout January, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in January in Gatheru is 12h and 10min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:49 EAT.

The months with the most sunshine in Gatheru, Kenya, are January and February, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 9.5h.

January through May, September, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Gatheru is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability 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

23.2°C

24.7°C

25.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.5km/h

8.3km/h

8.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

7.9

17.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Gatheru, Kenya

Average high temperature in January: 24.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (25.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (20.6°C).

Average low temperature in January: 10.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (12°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (9.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Gatheru, Kenya

Average pressure in January: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1013.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Gatheru, Kenya

Average wind speed in January: 7.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and October (7.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Gatheru, Kenya

Average humidity in January: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Gatheru, Kenya

Average rainfall in January: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (29mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Gatheru, Kenya

Average rainfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (25 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.1 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gatheru, 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 30min

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

Average sunshine days in January
Gatheru, Kenya

Average sunshine days in January: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Gatheru, Kenya

Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October and December (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August and November (UV index 4).