January weather forecastRanchi, India
January
Weather in January
January in Ranchi, India, is marked by temperate weather which lends itself to outdoor activities. This period sees comparatively temperate weather conditions with climatic features that lean more towards the mild side. This doesn't, however, mean the absence of harsh weather conditions, particularly on very cold nights or during a brief but heavy downpour. The city experiences conditions with pressure at 1016.1mb while temperatures hover between 11.4°C (52.5°F) to a comfortable 23.8°C (74.8°F). A closer examination of January's weather reveals mild sunshine, relatively low humidity, and occasional windsurfing opportunities due to a favourable wind speed.Temperature
Welcoming January, Ranchi notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 23.8°C (74.8°F), nearly consistent with December's 23.5°C (74.3°F). Despite a stark disparity with daily highs, Ranchi records an average nighttime temperature of 11.4°C (52.5°F) in January.Humidity
In Ranchi, the average relative humidity in January is 49%.Rainfall
In Ranchi, in January, it is raining for 3.7 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 125.5 rainfall days, and 836mm (32.91") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Ranchi, India, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 53min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:30 am and sunset at 5:13 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:29 am and sunset at 5:34 pm IST.
Sunshine
January, February and December, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Ranchi.UV index
January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Ranchi. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The daily maximum UV index of 5 in January interprets into the following advice:
Undertake protective steps - Obligation to safeguard skin and eyes from harm is in place. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Ranchi, India
- Average high temperature in January: 23.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (38.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (23.5°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 11.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.4°C).
Average pressure in January
Ranchi, India
- Average pressure in January: 1016.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (999.9mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Ranchi, India
- Average wind speed in January: 7.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (10.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.9km/h).
Average humidity in January
Ranchi, India
- Average humidity in January: 49%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (26%).
Average rainfall in January
Ranchi, India
- Average rainfall in January: 12mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (223mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (6mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Ranchi, India
- Average rainfall days in January: 3.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.4 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ranchi, India
- Average daylight in January: 10h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in January: 7h and 24min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in January
Ranchi, India
- Average sunshine days in January: 26.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (28.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.7 days).
Average UV index in January
Ranchi, India
- Average UV index in January: 5
The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in January
Ranchi, India
- Average cloud cover in January: 10
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and December (Cloud cover 9).
Average visibility in January
Ranchi, India
- Average visibility in January: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (8km).
