January weather forecast
Kathekani, Kenya

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Kathekani, Kenya, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 16.7°C (62.1°F) and max 27.8°C (82°F).

Temperature

The beginning of January records an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.8°C (82°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. Kathekani anticipates an average minimum temperature of 16.7°C (62.1°F) in the month of January.

Heat index

The heat index in January is evaluated at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Long-standing exposure coupled with ongoing activity could result in exhaustion, possibly causing heat cramps.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.

Humidity

In Kathekani, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Kathekani, in January, it is raining for 17.6 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation. In Kathekani, during the entire year, the rain falls for 177.5 days and collects up to 606mm (23.86") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 15min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:47 EAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kathekani are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are January temperatures in Kathekani?
During January, Kathekani experiences an average high-temperature of 27.8°C (82°F) and a low-temperature of 16.7°C (62.1°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In Kathekani, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.
How much does it rain in January?
In Kathekani, during January, the rain falls for 17.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Kathekani have in January?
In January, the average day length is 12h and 15min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:47 EAT.
How long on average sun shines in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 8.9h.
When is the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index in Kathekani are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.
What is the UV index intensity in January?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Kathekani, Kenya
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (29.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (26.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 16.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (18.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.6°C).

Average pressure in January
Kathekani, Kenya
  • Average pressure in January: 1012.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kathekani, Kenya
  • Average wind speed in January: 6.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kathekani, Kenya
  • Average humidity in January: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (59%).

Average rainfall in January
Kathekani, Kenya
  • Average rainfall in January: 56mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (1mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kathekani, Kenya
  • Average rainfall days in January: 17.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (26.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.4 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kathekani, Kenya
  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kathekani, Kenya
  • Average sunshine days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3 days).

Average UV index in January
Kathekani, Kenya
  • Average UV index in January: 6

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

Average cloud cover in January
Kathekani, Kenya
  • Average cloud cover in January: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 28).

Average visibility in January
Kathekani, Kenya
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August, September and October (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, November and December (8km).

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