January weather forecastMateka, Kenya

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Mateka, Kenya, is a moderately hot winter month, with an average temperature varying between 16.5°C (61.7°F) and 29.9°C (85.8°F).

Temperature

Mateka's weather, upon January's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), nearly identical to the prior month. A steep decline to a comfortable 16.5°C (61.7°F) characterizes the January nights.

Heat index

January's average heat index is evaluated at a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). With sustained exposure and activity, exhaustion becomes probable, resulting in heat cramps.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.

Humidity

In Mateka, the average relative humidity in January is 58%.

Rainfall

In Mateka, during January, the rain falls for 12.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. In Mateka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 300.8 days and collects up to 1573mm (61.93") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall in Mateka.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Mateka is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of January, in Mateka, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:58 EAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Mateka, Kenya, are January through March, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during January leads to these instructions:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. 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. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

January temperatures in Mateka vary between a high-temperature of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and a low-temperature of 16.5°C (61.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is evaluated at 32°C (89.6°F).

The average relative humidity in January in Mateka is 58%.

In Mateka, in January, during 12.1 rainfall days, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

January through August, October through December are months without snowfall in Mateka, Kenya.

In January, the average day length in Mateka, Kenya, is 12h and 6min.

On the first day of January in Mateka, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 18:58 EAT.

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

In Mateka, Kenya, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.8h.

The months with the highest UV index in Mateka are January through March, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Mateka, Kenya, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

27.8°C

29.9°C

31.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.3km/h

7km/h

7.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

12h 6min

Average sunshine

9h 24min

9h 48min

Average sunshine days

4.1

13.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Mateka, Kenya

Average high temperature in January: 29.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (25.2°C).

Average low temperature in January: 16.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.5°C).

Average pressure in January
Mateka, Kenya

Average pressure in January: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Mateka, Kenya

Average wind speed in January: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (6.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Mateka, Kenya

Average humidity in January: 58%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (55%).

Average rainfall in January
Mateka, Kenya

Average rainfall in January: 39mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (257mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (36mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Mateka, Kenya

Average rainfall days in January: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (30.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in January
Mateka, Kenya

Average snowfall in January: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is September (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in January
Mateka, Kenya

Average snowfall days in January: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in January: 12h and 6min

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 48min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Mateka, Kenya

Average sunshine days in January: 13.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (0.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Mateka, Kenya

Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, September, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and October (UV index 5).