January weather forecast
Kumbakonam, India

January, like December, in Kumbakonam, India, is another warm winter month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.3°C (84.7°F) and 20.7°C (69.3°F).

Temperature

The transition from December to January sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), from a not significantly different 28.9°C (84°F). Kumbakonam's January nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in January is estimated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Kumbakonam, during January, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation. In Kumbakonam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.4 days and collects up to 608mm (23.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Kumbakonam is 11h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 6:00 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:36 am and sunset at 6:15 pm IST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kumbakonam are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.