January weather forecastGiagithu, Kenya

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Giagithu, Kenya, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26.2°C (79.2°F) and 12.8°C (55°F).

Temperature

A minimal variation is noted in Giagithu's average high-temperature at the onset of January, reaching a still warm 26.2°C (79.2°F) from December's 24.5°C (76.1°F). In Giagithu, January nights witness a remarkable decline from the day's zenith to a cool 12.8°C (55°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 8.5 days and accumulates 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Giagithu 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, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:50 EAT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January and February, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Giagithu. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

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

During January, Giagithu experiences an average high-temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F) and a low-temperature of 12.8°C (55°F).

The average relative humidity in January in Giagithu is 69%.

The month with the least rainfall in Giagithu, Kenya, is January, when the rain falls for 8.5 days and typically collects 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.

In Giagithu, Kenya, during January, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation.

The average day length in January in Giagithu, Kenya, 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, in Giagithu, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:50 EAT.

January and February, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Giagithu.

The average sunshine duration in January in Giagithu, Kenya, is 9.7h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Giagithu is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk 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

24.5°C

26.2°C

27.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.6km/h

11.3km/h

11.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

12.1

21.3

17.9

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Giagithu, Kenya

Average high temperature in January: 26.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are February and March (27.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (23.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: 12.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (14.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.6°C).

Average pressure in January
Giagithu, Kenya

Average pressure in January: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Giagithu, Kenya

Average wind speed in January: 10km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in January
Giagithu, 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
Giagithu, Kenya

Average rainfall in January: 20mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (20mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Giagithu, Kenya

Average rainfall days in January: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (25.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.5 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Giagithu, 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 42min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Giagithu, Kenya

Average sunshine days in January: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3.3 days).

Average UV index in January
Giagithu, 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).