January weather forecast
Kottakkal, India

January, the same as December, in Kottakkal, India, is another tropical winter month, with an average temperature varying between 22.4°C (72.3°F) and 33.2°C (91.8°F).

Temperature

January's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still tropical 33.2°C (91.8°F) from December. Kottakkal, during January nights, observes an average temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is computed to be an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 65%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Kottakkal, India, is January, when the rain falls for 2.9 days and typically collects 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kottakkal, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 34min.
On the first day of January in Kottakkal, sunrise is at 6:44 am and sunset at 6:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:49 am and sunset at 6:28 pm IST.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kottakkal are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.