January weather forecastGotani, Kenya
January
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Gotani, Kenya, is another hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 31.2°C (88.2°F).Temperature
Gotani greets January with an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. During January, Gotani records a consistent average nighttime temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F).Heat index
For January, the heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. 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 are extremely significant for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.
Humidity
January, May, September through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Gotani, during January, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. In Gotani, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.2 days and collects up to 312mm (12.28") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 12h and 19min.On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:43 EAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January is 8.5h.UV index
January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Gotani. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Average temperature in January
Gotani, Kenya
- Average high temperature in January: 31.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27.3°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 24.3°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22°C).
Average pressure in January
Gotani, Kenya
- Average pressure in January: 1010.8mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.5mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Gotani, Kenya
- Average wind speed in January: 15.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (23.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.9km/h).
Average humidity in January
Gotani, Kenya
- Average humidity in January: 77%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, May, September, October, November and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).
Average rainfall in January
Gotani, Kenya
- Average rainfall in January: 25mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (48mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (10mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Gotani, Kenya
- Average rainfall days in January: 11.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Gotani, Kenya
- Average daylight in January: 12h and 18min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 8h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in January
Gotani, Kenya
- Average sunshine days in January: 15.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is February (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7 days).
Average UV index in January
Gotani, Kenya
- Average UV index in January: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in January
Gotani, Kenya
- Average cloud cover in January: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 30).
Average visibility in January
Gotani, Kenya
- Average visibility in January: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
