January weather forecast
Palakkad, India

January in Palakkad, India, is a tropical winter month, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 18.3°C (64.9°F).

Temperature

Palakkad's weather, upon January's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), nearly identical to the prior month. The average low-temperature reading in January for Palakkad reflects a significant fall from the daytime highs, stabilizing at a comfortable 18.3°C (64.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for January is calculated to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Palakkad, India, is 63%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 3.4 days and typically collects 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 6:11 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:46 am and sunset at 6:26 pm IST.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Palakkad, India, is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Palakkad are January, June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during January translates into the following guidance:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.