January weather forecast
Mapfanga, Kenya

January, the same as December, in Mapfanga, Kenya, is another tropical summer month, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 31.2°C (88.2°F).

Temperature

The arrival of January is marked by an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), bearing a close resemblance to December. An average nighttime temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) is observed during January.

Heat index

For January, the heat index is computed to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. 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 essentially critical for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 11.5 days. Throughout January, 25mm (0.98") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 167.2 rainfall days, and 312mm (12.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

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 18:37. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:45 EAT.

Sunshine

In Mapfanga, Kenya, the average sunshine in January is 8.5h.

UV index

January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. 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.