January weather forecast
Kuala Pegang, Malaysia

January is a hot winter month in Kuala Pegang, Malaysia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.3°C (68.5°F) and 30°C (86°F).

Temperature

January's onset sees an average high-temperature of a hot 30°C (86°F), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. The average nighttime temperature in Kuala Pegang lowers to an agreeable 20.3°C (68.5°F) throughout January.

Heat index

The average heat index in January is calculated to be a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Kuala Pegang is 84%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 23.4 days. Throughout January, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kuala Pegang, during the entire year, the rain falls for 304.2 days and collects up to 1788mm (70.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Kuala Pegang is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:25 am and sunset at 7:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:33 am and sunset at 7:26 pm +08.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kuala Pegang, Malaysia, are January through March, May, July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.