January weather forecast
Alor Pongsu, Malaysia

January, the same as December, in Alor Pongsu, Malaysia, is a hot winter month, with an average temperature varying between 23.3°C (73.9°F) and 30.9°C (87.6°F).

Temperature

The arrival of January brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F), closely following the temperature pattern of December. The average nighttime temperature lowers to a moderately hot 23.3°C (73.9°F) throughout January.

Heat index

In January, the heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Alor Pongsu, Malaysia, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Alor Pongsu, during January, the rain falls for 21 days and regularly aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 263.9 rainfall days, and 1139mm (44.84") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Alor Pongsu, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:28 pm +08.

Sunshine

In Alor Pongsu, the average sunshine in January is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during January translates into these guidelines:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.