January weather forecast
Delduwa, Sri Lanka

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Delduwa, Sri Lanka, is another warm winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.2°C (84.6°F) and min 24°C (75.2°F).

Temperature

At the onset of January, Delduwa records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. During the nights in January, an average low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) is observed in Delduwa.

Heat index

For January, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Delduwa, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 14.8 days and typically collects 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9h.

UV index

January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during January morphs into the following directions:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in January?
In January, in Delduwa, the average high-temperature is 29.2°C (84.6°F), and the average low-temperature is 24°C (75.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in January is estimated at 35°C (95°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In Delduwa, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.
What is the driest month?
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Delduwa, in January, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In January, the average day length is 11h and 49min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.
How long on average sun shines in January in Delduwa?
In January, the average sunshine duration is 9h.
What is the month with the highest UV index?
January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Delduwa.
What is the UV index intensity in January?
In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Delduwa is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Delduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average high temperature in January: 29.2°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (30.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are August and September (28.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24°C).

Average pressure in January
Delduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Delduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (20.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (7.8km/h).

Average humidity in January
Delduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average humidity in January: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and September (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (77%).

Average rainfall in January
Delduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall in January: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (302mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Delduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.8 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Delduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in January
Delduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (12.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (1 days).

Average UV index in January
Delduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July, August, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Delduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average cloud cover in January: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in January
Delduwa, Sri Lanka
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August, September, October and November (9km).

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