January weather forecastKaptama, Kenya

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Kaptama, Kenya, is another warm winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 26.2°C (79.2°F) and min 12.5°C (54.5°F).

Temperature

Kaptama notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.2°C (79.2°F) in January, hardly diverging from December. Kaptama's average nighttime temperature descends significantly from the day's peak in January, settling at a fresh 12.5°C (54.5°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 53%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.1 days. Throughout January, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kaptama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 198.5 days and collects up to 753mm (29.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kaptama, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:56 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Kaptama is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.

Updated: Jul 16, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During January, Kaptama experiences an average high-temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F) and a low-temperature of 12.5°C (54.5°F).

The average relative humidity in January is 53%.

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

In January, the average day length is 12h and 5min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of the month, in Kaptama, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:56 EAT.

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

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk 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

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
Kaptama, 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
Kaptama, 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
Kaptama, 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
Kaptama, 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
Kaptama, 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
Kaptama, 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
Kaptama, 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).