January weather forecast
Palamedu, India

January is a tropical winter month in Palamedu, India, with an average temperature varying between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of January brings an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), closely following the temperature pattern of December. In the month of January, Palamedu's average low-temperature falls to an agreeable 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Heat index

January's mean heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In Palamedu, the average relative humidity in January is 68%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Palamedu. Rain falls for 5.1 days and accumulates 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 37min.
On the first day of January in Palamedu, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 6:07 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 6:21 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Palamedu, the average sunshine in January is 9.2h.

UV index

In Palamedu, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during January translates into these guidelines:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.