January weather forecast
Kaptama, 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.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in January?
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).
What is the average humidity in January?
The average relative humidity in January is 53%.
How much does it rain in January?
In Kaptama, Kenya, in January, during 5.1 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Kaptama have in January?
In January, the average day length is 12h and 5min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
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.
What are the months with the most sunshine?
January and February, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in January?
In Kaptama, Kenya, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.8h.
How high is the UV index in January?
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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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 1min

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 5min

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).

Average sunshine days in January
Kaptama, Kenya
  • Average sunshine days in January: 24.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Kaptama, Kenya
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The month with the highest UV index is February (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
Kaptama, Kenya
  • Average cloud cover in January: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Kaptama, Kenya
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (7km).

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