The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) has released a detailed weather forecast for January 3 to 7. In its January 2 forecast, the Met Department stated that mainly sunny and dry conditions are expected across most of the country.
However, occasional rainfall is likely over the Highlands east and west of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley itself, the Lake Victoria Basin, and the south-eastern lowlands.
Strong southeasterly winds exceeding 25 knots (12.5 m/s) are also expected over Marsabit County.
“Mainly sunny and dry conditions over several parts of the country, however occasional rainfall is likely over the Highlands east and west of the Rift Valley, the Rift Valley, the Lake Victoria Basin, and the south-eastern lowlands. o Strong southeasterly winds, exceeding 25 knots (12.5 m/s), are anticipated over Marsabit counties,” read part of the forecast.
KMD Forecasts Occasional Rainfall and Strong Southeasterly Winds Across the Country
In the Highlands West of the Rift Valley, which includes Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay, Migori, Kisii, Nyamira, Trans Nzoia, Baringo, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Nakuru, Narok, Kericho, Bomet, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Busia, and West Pokot counties, mornings will have sunny intervals.
In the afternoons, a few places may experience showers, while nights are expected to be partly cloudy.
Temperatures across these counties will range from 7°C to 31°C.
North-Western Regions
In North-western Kenya, covering Turkana and Samburu counties, mornings and afternoons are expected to have sunny intervals.
Furthermore, KMD noted that nights will be partly cloudy throughout the period. Maximum temperatures are forecast to reach 38°C, while minimum temperatures will stay around 16°C.
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Highlands East of the Rift Valley And Nairobi
In Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Nairobi counties, mornings will have sunny intervals.
In the afternoons, a few places may experience showers, while nights are expected to be partly cloudy.
Temperatures in these counties will range from 7°C to 29°C.
North-Eastern
In Marsabit, Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Isiolo counties, mornings and afternoons will experience sunny intervals.
Nights are expected to be partly cloudy throughout the period. Temperatures in these counties will range from 16°C to 38°C.
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South-Eastern Counties
In Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, Kajiado, Taita Taveta counties, and the inland parts of Tana River County, mornings will have sunny intervals.
According to KMD, in the afternoons, some areas may experience a chance of light showers, while nights are expected to be partly cloudy. Temperatures in these regions will range from a minimum of 14°C to a maximum of 32°C.
Coast Regions
In Mombasa, Kilifi, Lamu, and Kwale counties, as well as the coastal parts of Tana River County, mornings will have sunny intervals.
In the afternoons, a few places may experience light showers, while other areas will have sunny intervals. Nights are expected to be partly cloudy throughout the period.
Temperatures in these counties will range from a minimum of 24°C to a maximum of 34°C.
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