January weather forecastKituu, Kenya

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Kituu, Kenya, is another hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.3°C (75.7°F) and max 31.2°C (88.2°F).

Temperature

Kituu experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F) in January, marking an insignificant shift from 30.8°C (87.4°F) in December. Kituu observes an average low-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) during January.

Heat index

For January, the heat index is computed to be a blistering 40°C (104°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is a late-stage sign of dehydration - hence, it is necessary to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, May, September through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Kituu, in January, it is raining for 11.5 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation. In Kituu, Kenya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.2 days and collects up to 312mm (12.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:45 EAT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

In January, in Kituu, the average high-temperature is 31.2°C (88.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 24.3°C (75.7°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 40°C (104°F).

The months with the highest humidity are January, May, September through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

In Kituu, in January, during 11.5 rainfall days, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In January, the average day length is 12h and 20min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:45 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in January is 8.5h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Kituu, Kenya, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Kituu, Kenya

  • Average high temperature in January: 31.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22°C).

Average pressure in January
Kituu, Kenya

  • Average pressure in January: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kituu, Kenya

  • Average wind speed in January: 15.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (23.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kituu, Kenya

  • Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January, May, September, October, November and December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Kituu, Kenya

  • Average rainfall in January: 25mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (48mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (10mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kituu, Kenya

  • Average rainfall days in January: 11.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.8 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kituu, Kenya

  • Average sunshine days in January: 15.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (7 days).

Average UV index in January
Kituu, Kenya

  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Kituu, Kenya

  • Average cloud cover in January: 33

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in January
Kituu, Kenya

  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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