January weather forecast
Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka, is a moderately hot winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 18.2°C (64.8°F) and max 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Temperature

With the advent of January, Hiyarapitiya experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.3°C (82.9°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 18.2°C (64.8°F) in January.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is estimated at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Hiyarapitiya is 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 14.1 days and typically collects 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka, is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:15 +0530.

Sunshine

In Hiyarapitiya, the average sunshine in January is 8.5h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during January morphs into the following directions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Hiyarapitiya in January?

In January, in Hiyarapitiya, the average high-temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F), and the average low-temperature is 18.2°C (64.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is estimated at 33°C (91.4°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Hiyarapitiya?

The average relative humidity in January in Hiyarapitiya is 80%.

What is the driest month in Hiyarapitiya?

January is the month with the least rainfall in Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka. Rain falls for 14.1 days and accumulates 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Hiyarapitiya in January?

In Hiyarapitiya, in January, it is raining for 14.1 days, with typically 38mm (1.5") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Hiyarapitiya have in January?

The average day length in January is 11h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Hiyarapitiya?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:15 +0530.

How many hours of sunshine does Hiyarapitiya have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Hiyarapitiya is 8.5h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Hiyarapitiya?

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in January in Hiyarapitiya?

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka

Average temperature in January - Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 18.2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (21.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.1°C).

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Average pressure in January
Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka

Average pressure in January - Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka

Average wind speed in January - Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka
  • Average wind speed in January: 7.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (13.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (4.7km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka

Average humidity in January - Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka
  • Average humidity in January: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (74%).

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Average rainfall in January
Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall in January - Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall in January: 38mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (301mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall days in January - Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall days in January: 14.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (28.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.1 days).

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Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Hiyarapitiya, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 8h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka

Average sunshine days in January - Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka
  • Average sunshine days in January: 14.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (1.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka

Average UV index in January - Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka
  • Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is October (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in January
Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka

Average cloud cover in January - Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in January
Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka

Average visibility in January - Hiyarapitiya, Sri Lanka
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (8km).

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