January weather forecastWaithaka, Kenya

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another warm summer month in Waithaka, Kenya, with an average temperature fluctuating between 13.4°C (56.1°F) and 25.7°C (78.3°F).

Temperature

The transition from December to January sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 25.7°C (78.3°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Waithaka encounters a substantial decline from its daily high to a low-temperature of 13.4°C (56.1°F) during January nights.

Humidity

In Waithaka, the average relative humidity in January is 69%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 12.3 days and accumulates 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Waithaka, Kenya, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of January in Waithaka, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:51 EAT.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Waithaka, Kenya.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

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

In Waithaka, in January, the average high-temperature is 25.7°C (78.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 13.4°C (56.1°F).

The average relative humidity in January in Waithaka, Kenya, is 69%.

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 12.3 days and typically collects 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.

In Waithaka, during January, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.

In Waithaka, Kenya, the average day length in January is 12h and 11min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:51 EAT.

January and February, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

In Waithaka, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.6h.

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Waithaka is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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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

24.1°C

25.7°C

27°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.2km/h

12.3km/h

13.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

7.6

15.3

12.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Waithaka, Kenya

Average high temperature in January: 25.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (27°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (22.4°C).

Average low temperature in January: 13.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (12.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Waithaka, Kenya

Average pressure in January: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1013.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Waithaka, Kenya

Average wind speed in January: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Waithaka, Kenya

Average humidity in January: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Waithaka, Kenya

Average rainfall in January: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (125mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (28mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Waithaka, Kenya

Average rainfall days in January: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (12.3 days).

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

Average daylight in January: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 36min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Waithaka, Kenya

Average sunshine days in January: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (15.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (1.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Waithaka, Kenya

Average UV index in January: 5

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