January weather forecast
Kitale, Kenya

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Weather in January

January in Kitale, Kenya, offers warm temperatures balanced with moderate humidity and rainfall. The month sees an increase in UV index from 5 to 6. It's a good time to enjoy the outdoors, aided by 12.1 hours of daylight and just over 9.8 hours of sunshine. The relatively calm weather, aided by a monthly average wind speed of 7.4km/h (4.6mph), makes for a pleasant start to the year in Kitale.

Temperature

The arrival of January coincides with an average high-temperature of a still warm 26.2°C (79.2°F), indicating a minimal shift from December's 25°C (77°F). Kitale in January observes a substantial swing from the daily highs, with average nighttime temperatures of 12.5°C (54.5°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kitale, in January, during 5.1 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 198.5 rainfall days, and 753mm (29.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of January in Kitale, Kenya, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:55 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Kitale is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Suggestions to prevent sun damage are offered. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Kitale in January?

Kitale in January has an average high-temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 12.5°C (54.5°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Kitale?

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

How many days does it rain in January in Kitale?

In Kitale, in January, it is raining for 5.1 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in January in Kitale?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Kitale?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of the month, in Kitale, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 18:55 EAT.

What are the months with the most sunshine in Kitale?

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

How long on average sun shines in January in Kitale?

The average sunshine duration in January in Kitale, Kenya, is 9.8h.

How high is the UV index in January in Kitale?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Kitale is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in January
Kitale, Kenya

Average temperature in January - Kitale, 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).

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Average pressure in January
Kitale, Kenya

Average pressure in January - Kitale, 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).

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Average wind speed in January
Kitale, Kenya

Average wind speed in January - Kitale, 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).

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Average humidity in January
Kitale, Kenya

Average humidity in January - Kitale, 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%).

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Average rainfall in January
Kitale, Kenya

Average rainfall in January - Kitale, 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).

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Average rainfall days in January
Kitale, Kenya

Average rainfall days in January - Kitale, 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).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kitale, 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).

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Average sunshine days in January
Kitale, Kenya

Average sunshine days in January - Kitale, 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).

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Average UV index in January
Kitale, Kenya

Average UV index in January - Kitale, 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).

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Average cloud cover in January
Kitale, Kenya

Average cloud cover in January - Kitale, 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).

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Average visibility in January
Kitale, Kenya

Average visibility in January - Kitale, 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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