Eldama Ravine weather in January
In January, Eldama Ravine sees average daytime highs of 24°C and overnight lows near 12°C, with 18 mm of rain across 3.4 wet days and about 12 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in January, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 hours at the start of January to 12 hours by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Eldama Ravine's 2nd-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Eldama Ravine's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 24°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 12°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 18 mm
- 3.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 hours
- 6:46 AM – 6:46 PM
- Cloud cover
- 52%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.6 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.1
- out of 10
Eldama Ravine is human settlement.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 24°C through the month.
A typical January day in Eldama Ravine reaches about 24°C in the afternoon and slips back to 12°C overnight — a 12°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 22°C and 26°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs about 1°C warmer than December and about 1°C cooler than February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg low (°C) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 12 |
| 2 | 24 | 12 |
| 3 | 24 | 12 |
| 4 | 24 | 12 |
| 5 | 24 | 12 |
| 6 | 24 | 12 |
| 7 | 24 | 12 |
| 8 | 24 | 12 |
| 9 | 24 | 12 |
| 10 | 24 | 12 |
| 11 | 24 | 12 |
| 12 | 24 | 12 |
| 13 | 24 | 12 |
| 14 | 24 | 12 |
| 15 | 24 | 12 |
| 16 | 24 | 12 |
| 17 | 24 | 12 |
| 18 | 24 | 12 |
| 19 | 24 | 12 |
| 20 | 24 | 12 |
| 21 | 25 | 12 |
| 22 | 25 | 12 |
| 23 | 25 | 12 |
| 24 | 25 | 12 |
| 25 | 25 | 12 |
| 26 | 25 | 12 |
| 27 | 25 | 12 |
| 28 | 25 | 12 |
| 29 | 25 | 12 |
| 30 | 25 | 12 |
| 31 | 25 | 12 |
Eldama Ravine weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 3rd-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24° / 12° | 18 | 3.4 | 12 | 8.1 |
| Feb | 25° / 12° | 17 | 2.4 | 12 | 8.0 |
| Mar | 26° / 13° | 42 | 6.2 | 12 | 7.4 |
| Apr | 24° / 13° | 127 | 12.9 | 12 | 6.2 |
| May | 23° / 13° | 106 | 11.9 | 12 | 6.5 |
| Jun | 22° / 12° | 125 | 13.4 | 12 | 6.1 |
| Jul | 21° / 11° | 180 | 20.3 | 12 | 4.9 |
| Aug | 21° / 11° | 217 | 21.2 | 12 | 4.8 |
| Sep | 23° / 11° | 106 | 11.3 | 12 | 6.5 |
| Oct | 23° / 12° | 100 | 13.8 | 12 | 6.1 |
| Nov | 22° / 12° | 90 | 14.4 | 12 | 5.8 |
| Dec | 23° / 12° | 33 | 6.4 | 12 | 7.4 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 36% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 22% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 42%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 61 | 61 |
| Cloudier (%) | 42 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 39 | 39 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 | 42 |
| 2 | 58 | 42 |
| 3 | 58 | 42 |
| 4 | 57 | 43 |
| 5 | 57 | 43 |
| 6 | 57 | 43 |
| 7 | 56 | 44 |
| 8 | 56 | 44 |
| 9 | 55 | 45 |
| 10 | 55 | 45 |
| 11 | 55 | 45 |
| 12 | 56 | 44 |
| 13 | 56 | 44 |
| 14 | 56 | 44 |
| 15 | 57 | 43 |
| 16 | 57 | 43 |
| 17 | 58 | 42 |
| 18 | 58 | 42 |
| 19 | 58 | 42 |
| 20 | 58 | 42 |
| 21 | 59 | 41 |
| 22 | 59 | 41 |
| 23 | 60 | 40 |
| 24 | 60 | 40 |
| 25 | 61 | 39 |
| 26 | 60 | 40 |
| 27 | 61 | 39 |
| 28 | 61 | 39 |
| 29 | 62 | 38 |
| 30 | 61 | 39 |
| 31 | 61 | 39 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Eldama Ravine gets around 18 mm of rain over 3.4 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 11% and peaks near 12% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 12 |
| 2 | 12 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 11 |
| 5 | 11 |
| 6 | 11 |
| 7 | 11 |
| 8 | 11 |
| 9 | 11 |
| 10 | 11 |
| 11 | 11 |
| 12 | 11 |
| 13 | 12 |
| 14 | 12 |
| 15 | 12 |
| 16 | 12 |
| 17 | 12 |
| 18 | 12 |
| 19 | 12 |
| 20 | 12 |
| 21 | 11 |
| 22 | 11 |
| 23 | 11 |
| 24 | 11 |
| 25 | 11 |
| 26 | 11 |
| 27 | 11 |
| 28 | 10 |
| 29 | 10 |
| 30 | 10 |
| 31 | 10 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the dry band about 94% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 |
| Comfortable (%) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 92 | 8 |
| 2 | 92 | 8 |
| 3 | 93 | 7 |
| 4 | 93 | 7 |
| 5 | 93 | 7 |
| 6 | 94 | 6 |
| 7 | 94 | 6 |
| 8 | 94 | 6 |
| 9 | 94 | 6 |
| 10 | 94 | 6 |
| 11 | 94 | 6 |
| 12 | 94 | 6 |
| 13 | 94 | 6 |
| 14 | 94 | 6 |
| 15 | 94 | 6 |
| 16 | 94 | 6 |
| 17 | 94 | 6 |
| 18 | 94 | 6 |
| 19 | 94 | 6 |
| 20 | 94 | 6 |
| 21 | 94 | 6 |
| 22 | 95 | 5 |
| 23 | 95 | 5 |
| 24 | 95 | 5 |
| 25 | 95 | 5 |
| 26 | 95 | 5 |
| 27 | 96 | 4 |
| 28 | 96 | 4 |
| 29 | 96 | 4 |
| 30 | 96 | 4 |
| 31 | 96 | 4 |
Wind in January
Winds average 7 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 12 hours at the start of January to 12 hours by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:40 AM to 6:50 AM, and sunset from 6:40 PM to 6:50 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.0 | 6:40 | 6:40 |
| 2 | 12.0 | 6:41 | 6:41 |
| 3 | 12.0 | 6:41 | 6:41 |
| 4 | 12.0 | 6:42 | 6:41 |
| 5 | 12.0 | 6:42 | 6:42 |
| 6 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:42 |
| 7 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:43 |
| 8 | 12.0 | 6:43 | 6:43 |
| 9 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:44 |
| 10 | 12.0 | 6:44 | 6:44 |
| 11 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:44 |
| 12 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:45 |
| 13 | 12.0 | 6:45 | 6:45 |
| 14 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:46 |
| 15 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:46 |
| 16 | 12.0 | 6:46 | 6:46 |
| 17 | 12.0 | 6:47 | 6:47 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:47 | 6:47 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:47 | 6:47 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:48 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:48 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:48 | 6:48 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:49 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:49 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:49 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:49 | 6:49 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| 29 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| 30 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| 31 | 12.0 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 6.6 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.09 kWh/m² to a high of 7.09 kWh/m² in February across the year — January's 6.6 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.9 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Eldama Ravine
None of Eldama Ravine's seasonal hazards are active in January. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Eldama Ravine's rainy season runs April–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Eldama Ravine?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is one of the better times to visit Eldama Ravine for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Eldama Ravine in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Eldama Ravine sees daytime highs around 24°C and nights near 12°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 3 days see rain.
UV index in Eldama Ravine in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 16 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Eldama Ravine peaks around March 14 at about 17 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | Extreme |
| Feb | 16 | Extreme |
| Mar | 17 | Extreme |
| Apr | 16 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 12 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 15 | Extreme |
| Nov | 13 | Extreme |
| Dec | 13 | Extreme |
Air quality in Eldama Ravine in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Eldama Ravine is worst in June — around 38 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 27 | 29 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 38 | 37 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Moderate |
| Feb | 29 | Moderate |
| Mar | 32 | Moderate |
| Apr | 28 | Moderate |
| May | 31 | Moderate |
| Jun | 38 | Poor |
| Jul | 37 | Poor |
| Aug | 32 | Moderate |
| Sep | 30 | Moderate |
| Oct | 28 | Moderate |
| Nov | 28 | Moderate |
| Dec | 27 | Moderate |
Where is Eldama Ravine?
Eldama Ravine sits at 0.1°N, 35.7°E, 2,142 m above sea level, in Kenya. The nearest listed city is Rongai, 29 km away.
Topography around Eldama Ravine
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Eldama Ravine.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Eldama Ravine has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 304 m around an average of 2,101 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,287 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,118 m.
The land around Eldama Ravine is covered by trees (39%) and cropland (28%) within 3 km, trees (52%) and cropland (22%) within 16 km, and trees (39%) and cropland (24%) within 80 km.
Kenya travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type G
- 240 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 34% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,363
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.9
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 28.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 593
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Eldama Ravine (0.052°, 35.7273°, elevation 2,142 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).