January weather forecastKrishnayapalem, India

Weather in January

January in Krishnayapalem, India, is a tropical winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 17.8°C (64°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

Entering January, Krishnayapalem's average high-temperature reads a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. The average low-temperature of 17.8°C (64°F) in January represents a significant drop from the daily high.

Heat index

January's mean heat index is calculated to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Krishnayapalem, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

In Krishnayapalem, in January, during 4.4 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Krishnayapalem, there are 124.3 rainfall days, and 499mm (19.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 5:45 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:38 am and sunset at 6:03 pm IST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.7h.

UV index

January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.