January weather forecastKiumu, Uganda

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Kiumu, Uganda, is a moderately hot winter month, with an average temperature varying between 18.8°C (65.8°F) and 24.6°C (76.3°F).

Temperature

In January, Kiumu notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 24.6°C (76.3°F), hardly different from the preceding month. Throughout January, Kiumu witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 18.8°C (65.8°F).

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January, February and July, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Kiumu, in January, it is raining for 15.4 days, with typically 76mm (2.99") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 260.6 rainfall days, and 1441mm (56.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kiumu, Uganda, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:06 EAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is January, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Kiumu. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 24.6°C (76.3°F) and 18.8°C (65.8°F) respectively.

January, February and July, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months.

In January, the average relative humidity in Kiumu is 74%.

In Kiumu, during January, the rain falls for 15.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of precipitation.

In January, the average day length in Kiumu is 12h and 7min.

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 19:06 EAT.

The month with the most sunshine in Kiumu is January, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine.

In Kiumu, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.4h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Kiumu, Uganda

  • Average high temperature in January: 24.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (24.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is May (22.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (19.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (18°C).

Average pressure in January
Kiumu, Uganda

  • Average pressure in January: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Kiumu, Uganda

  • Average wind speed in January: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (10.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in January
Kiumu, Uganda

  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and November (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and July (74%).

Average rainfall in January
Kiumu, Uganda

  • Average rainfall in January: 76mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (210mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (39mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Kiumu, Uganda

  • Average rainfall days in January: 15.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (28.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (15.2 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kiumu, Uganda

  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).
The months with the shortest days are February and October (Average daylight: 12h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in January
Kiumu, Uganda

  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.9 days).

Average UV index in January
Kiumu, Uganda

  • Average UV index in January: 6

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

Average cloud cover in January
Kiumu, Uganda

  • Average cloud cover in January: 20

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in January
Kiumu, Uganda

  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are October and November (9km).