January weather forecastJila, Kenya

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another hot summer month in Jila, Kenya, with an average temperature ranging between min 25°C (77°F) and max 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Temperature

The transition into January notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.1°C (86.2°F), revealing a mild distinction from the 30°C (86°F) in December. Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 25°C (77°F) in January.

Heat index

The heat index value for January is calculated to be a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of 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 largely significant for babies and toddlers. 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.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January and October, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

In Jila, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation. In Jila, during the entire year, the rain falls for 211.8 days and collects up to 587mm (23.11") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:43 EAT.

Sunshine

In Jila, the average sunshine in January is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in January translates into these instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Updated: Aug 3, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during January is 30.1°C (86.2°F) and the low-temperature is 25°C (77°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 37°C (98.6°F).

The months with the highest humidity are January and October, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

In Jila, Kenya, during January, the rain falls for 11.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation.

In January, the average day length is 12h and 17min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:43 EAT.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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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

30°C

30.1°C

30.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

14.9km/h

18km/h

16.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.9

15.9

16.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Jila, Kenya

Average high temperature in January: 30.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (30.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27°C).

Average low temperature in January: 25°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (26.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.1°C).

Average pressure in January
Jila, Kenya

Average pressure in January: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Jila, Kenya

Average wind speed in January: 17km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (28.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (13.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Jila, Kenya

Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and October (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Jila, Kenya

Average rainfall in January: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (94mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (17mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Jila, Kenya

Average rainfall days in January: 11.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (24.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Jila, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in January
Jila, Kenya

Average sunshine days in January: 15.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (16.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Jila, Kenya

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is July (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Jila, Kenya

Average cloud cover in January: 32

The months with the most cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Jila, 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).