January weather forecastMwangoni, Kenya

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Mwangoni, Kenya, is a 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

Entering January, Mwangoni's average high-temperature reads a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. Throughout January, the temperature falls to an average low of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index in January is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Mwangoni, Kenya, during January, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mwangoni, 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

The average sunshine in January in Mwangoni 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

Mwangoni in January has an average high-temperature of 31.2°C (88.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is evaluated at 40°C (104°F).

January, May, September through December, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are most humid months.

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

In Mwangoni, Kenya, during January, the rain falls for 11.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.

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

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:45 EAT.

The average sunshine duration in January in Mwangoni, Kenya, is 8.5h.

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

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Mwangoni is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Mwangoni, 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
Mwangoni, 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
Mwangoni, 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
Mwangoni, 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
Mwangoni, 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
Mwangoni, 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
Mwangoni, 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
Mwangoni, 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
Mwangoni, 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
Mwangoni, 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
Mwangoni, 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).