January weather forecast
Lim Chu Kang, Singapore

January in Lim Chu Kang, Singapore mostly experiences a combination of high humidity and heaviness in the air, with a relative humidity of 81%, the joint third highest of the year. This period is characterized by the frequent presence of clouds, which pave the way for moderate rainfall throughout the month. The daily heat and humidity, coupled with significant rainfall, make January a typical Southeast Asian tropical month. Amid the thick air and showers, the month offers reasonably long sunshine hours for outdoor activities. Though temperatures may soar, gentle breezes provide a valuable respite from the city's tropical climate.

Temperature

Lim Chu Kang's January weather, with an average high temperature of 30°C (86°F) and an average low temperature of 24.2°C (75.6°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Heat index

For January, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In Lim Chu Kang, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Lim Chu Kang, Singapore, in January, during 23.9 rainfall days, 109mm (4.29") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lim Chu Kang, Singapore, during the entire year, the rain falls for 291.8 days and collects up to 1206mm (47.48") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Lim Chu Kang is 12h and 3min.
On the first day of January in Lim Chu Kang, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:16 and sunset at 19:20 +08.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Lim Chu Kang, Singapore, is 7.2h.

UV index

January through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Lim Chu Kang. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in January leads to these recommendations:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.