January weather forecastKapenguria, Kenya

January

Weather in January

January in Kapenguria, Kenya, has a high of 26.2°C (79.2°F) and a low of 12.5°C (54.5°F). It is a relatively warm month compared to December and an indication of a warmer period that follows. The weather can be characterized by minimal rainfall and a fair balance between day and night temperatures. The humidity level stands at around 53%, making it a relatively dry month. Wind speed starts picking up, providing lovely breezy evenings to the residents of Kapenguria.

Temperature

The arrival of January in Kapenguria records an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.2°C (79.2°F), closely related to the 25°C (77°F) observed in December. January presents a pronounced divergence from daily peak temperatures, with the average low-temperature of 12.5°C (54.5°F).

Humidity

In Kapenguria, Kenya, the average relative humidity in January is 53%.

Rainfall

In January, in Kapenguria, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout January, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kapenguria, there are 198.5 rainfall days, and 753mm (29.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Kapenguria is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of January, in Kapenguria, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:54 EAT.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Stay alert. Light-skinned people could suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.

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

The high-temperature in Kapenguria, Kenya, during January is 26.2°C (79.2°F) and the low-temperature is 12.5°C (54.5°F).

In January, the average relative humidity in Kapenguria is 53%.

In Kapenguria, in January, during 5.1 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In January, the average day length in Kapenguria, Kenya, is 12h and 4min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:54 EAT.

The months with the most sunshine in Kapenguria are January and February, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

In January, the average sunshine duration in Kapenguria is 9.8h.

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

25°C

26.2°C

27.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

7.4km/h

8.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.3

24.5

21.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

25%

13%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in January
Kapenguria, Kenya

Average high temperature in January: 26.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (22.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: 12.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (13.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (10.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Kapenguria, Kenya

Average pressure in January: 1012.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kapenguria, Kenya

Average wind speed in January: 7.4km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (3.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kapenguria, Kenya

Average humidity in January: 53%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (51%).

Average rainfall in January
Kapenguria, Kenya

Average rainfall in January: 19mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (16mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kapenguria, Kenya

Average rainfall days in January: 5.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

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

Average daylight in January: 12h and 6min

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

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).