January weather forecastPeralanda, Sri Lanka

January

Weather in January

January in Peralanda, Sri Lanka, is a hot winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.8°C (73°F) and max 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

Peralanda registers an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F) at the commencement of January, closely related to the preceding month. In January, the temperature in Peralanda drops to an average of 22.8°C (73°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index in January is computed to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

January and February, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of January, in Peralanda, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Peralanda are January through April, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Peralanda are January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during January morphs into the following directions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Peralanda, Sri Lanka, during January are 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 22.8°C (73°F) respectively. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 38°C (100.4°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Peralanda, Sri Lanka, are January and February, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

In Peralanda, Sri Lanka, the average relative humidity in January is 73%.

January is the month with the least rainfall in Peralanda. Rain falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 29mm (1.14") of precipitation.

In Peralanda, in January, it is raining for 9.7 days, with typically 29mm (1.14") of accumulated precipitation.

In January, the average day length in Peralanda is 11h and 46min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, in Peralanda, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:18 +0530.

January through April, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Peralanda.

In Peralanda, Sri Lanka, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.2h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, July, September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Peralanda, Sri Lanka

  • Average high temperature in January: 30.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (32.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (29.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.8°C).

Average pressure in January
Peralanda, Sri Lanka

  • Average pressure in January: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Peralanda, Sri Lanka

  • Average wind speed in January: 16.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (18.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Peralanda, Sri Lanka

  • Average humidity in January: 73%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (73%).

Average rainfall in January
Peralanda, Sri Lanka

  • Average rainfall in January: 29mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (231mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (29mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Peralanda, Sri Lanka

  • Average rainfall days in January: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.7 days).

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

  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 48min

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: 9h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are January, February, March and April (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January
Peralanda, Sri Lanka

  • Average sunshine days in January: 20 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Peralanda, Sri Lanka

  • Average UV index in January: 7

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

Average cloud cover in January
Peralanda, Sri Lanka

  • Average cloud cover in January: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in January
Peralanda, Sri Lanka

  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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