January weather forecast
Raipur, India

January in Raipur, India brings milder conditions compared to the scorching weather in the coming months. While it is still the coolest month in the year, one would experience a gentle breeze with wind speeds peaking at 10.4km/h (6.5mph). With an average of 2.6 days of rain, the chances of precipitation are quite low. The city enjoys clear visibility enabling both residents and visitors to start their year under cloudy-free skies. The transition from January to February marks the onset of gradually warmer days.

Temperature

Raipur marks the arrival of January with an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.9°C (82.2°F), hardly different from December's 27.3°C (81.1°F). Nightly average temperatures in January reveal a significant dip from daytime highs, registering a consistent a mild 14.4°C (57.9°F).

Heat index

January's heat index is appraised at 28°C (82.4°F). Prolonged exposure combined with continuous activity could lead to exhaustion, and possibly heat cramps.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. 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 are highly important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Raipur is 44%.

Rainfall

In Raipur, in January, during 2.6 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Raipur, there are 118.8 rainfall days, and 782mm (30.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:40 am and sunset at 5:32 pm. On the last day of January, in Raipur, India, sunrise is at 6:41 am and sunset at 5:52 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Raipur is 7.5h.

UV index

January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.