January weather forecast
Kossinna, Sri Lanka

January

Weather in January

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

Temperature

January's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), hardly different from the previous month. Kossinna records an average nighttime low of 18.2°C (64.8°F) in January.

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 45min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:15 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in January leads to these guidelines:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

How hot is January in Kossinna?
The high-temperature, in January, in Kossinna, is 28.3°C (82.9°F), while the low-temperature averages to 18.2°C (64.8°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is calculated to be 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity is 80%.
What is the driest month?
January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 14.1 days and accumulates 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in January?
In Kossinna, during January, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Kossinna have in January?
The average day length in January is 11h and 45min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, in Kossinna, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:15 +0530.
How many hours of sunshine does Kossinna have in January?
In Kossinna, the average sunshine duration in January is 8.5h.
When is the highest UV index in Kossinna?
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?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January - Kossinna, Sri Lanka
Average temperature in January
Kossinna, 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).

Average pressure in January - Kossinna, Sri Lanka
Average pressure in January
Kossinna, 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).

Average wind speed in January - Kossinna, Sri Lanka
Average wind speed in January
Kossinna, 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).

Average humidity in January - Kossinna, Sri Lanka
Average humidity in January
Kossinna, 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%).

Average rainfall in January - Kossinna, Sri Lanka
Average rainfall in January
Kossinna, 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).

Average rainfall days in January - Kossinna, Sri Lanka
Average rainfall days in January
Kossinna, 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).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kossinna, Sri Lanka
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kossinna, 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).

Average sunshine days in January - Kossinna, Sri Lanka
Average sunshine days in January
Kossinna, 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).

Average UV index in January - Kossinna, Sri Lanka
Average UV index in January
Kossinna, 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).

Average cloud cover in January - Kossinna, Sri Lanka
Average cloud cover in January
Kossinna, 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).

Average visibility in January - Kossinna, Sri Lanka
Average visibility in January
Kossinna, 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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