January weather forecast
Ellepola, Sri Lanka

January, like December, in Ellepola, Sri Lanka, is a moderately hot winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.8°C (65.8°F) and max 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

With the start of January, Ellepola measures an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), not significantly differing from December's 28.4°C (83.1°F). Ellepola witnesses an average low-temperature of 18.8°C (65.8°F) throughout the month of January.

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Ellepola are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Ellepola. Rain falls for 18.9 days and accumulates 85mm (3.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ellepola, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of January in Ellepola, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:15 +0530.

Sunshine

In Ellepola, the average sunshine in January is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.