January weather forecast
Aruppukkottai, India

January, like December, is another tropical winter month in Aruppukkottai, India, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

Welcoming January, Aruppukkottai notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), nearly consistent with December's 30.3°C (86.5°F). An average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F) marks the month of January.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 64%.

Rainfall

In Aruppukkottai, India, during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 9mm (0.35") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Aruppukkottai, India, there are 123.1 rainfall days, and 594mm (23.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Aruppukkottai is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of January in Aruppukkottai, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:08 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 6:22 pm IST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Aruppukkottai is 9h.

UV index

In Aruppukkottai, India, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.