January weather forecast
Pottuvil, Sri Lanka

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Weather in January

January, like December, in Pottuvil, Sri Lanka, is another warm winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24°C (75.2°F) and max 27.3°C (81.1°F).

Temperature

Pottuvil, Sri Lanka, witnesses the coldest weather in January, with temperatures averaging a high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and a low of 24°C (75.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index in January is calculated to be a hot 30°C (86°F). Long-standing exposure coupled with ongoing activity could result in exhaustion, possibly causing heat cramps.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Pottuvil, Sri Lanka, in January, during 18.7 rainfall days, 120mm (4.72") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 237.8 rainfall days, and 1259mm (49.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:10 +0530.

Sunshine

In Pottuvil, the average sunshine in January is 7.5h.

UV index

January through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in January translates into these instructions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Pottuvil?

In Pottuvil, January registers the lowest temperatures, averaging 27.3°C (81.1°F) at the peak and 24°C (75.2°F) at the lowest.

What is the temperature in January in Pottuvil?

The average high-temperature, in January, in Pottuvil, is 27.3°C (81.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 24°C (75.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in January is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in January in Pottuvil?

In Pottuvil, Sri Lanka, the average relative humidity in January is 80%.

How much does it rain in Pottuvil in January?

In Pottuvil, in January, it is raining for 18.7 days, with typically 120mm (4.72") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Pottuvil have in January?

The average day length in January in Pottuvil, Sri Lanka, is 11h and 47min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Pottuvil?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, in Pottuvil, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:10 +0530.

How many hours of sunshine does Pottuvil have in January?

The average sunshine duration in January in Pottuvil is 7.5h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Pottuvil?

January through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

What is the UV index intensity in January in Pottuvil?

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Pottuvil is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in January
Pottuvil, Sri Lanka

Average temperature in January - Pottuvil, Sri Lanka
  • Average high temperature in January: 27.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (33°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24°C).

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Average pressure in January
Pottuvil, Sri Lanka

Average pressure in January - Pottuvil, 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 (1007.3mbar).

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Average wind speed in January
Pottuvil, Sri Lanka

Average wind speed in January - Pottuvil, Sri Lanka
  • Average wind speed in January: 13.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (13.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.1km/h).

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Average humidity in January
Pottuvil, Sri Lanka

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

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (68%).

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Average rainfall in January
Pottuvil, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall in January - Pottuvil, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall in January: 120mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (272mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (30mm).

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Average rainfall days in January
Pottuvil, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall days in January - Pottuvil, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall days in January: 18.7 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are October and November (25.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (12.8 days).

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

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Pottuvil, 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: 7h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

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Average sunshine days in January
Pottuvil, Sri Lanka

Average sunshine days in January - Pottuvil, Sri Lanka
  • Average sunshine days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (15.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (3.2 days).

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Average UV index in January
Pottuvil, Sri Lanka

Average UV index in January - Pottuvil, Sri Lanka
  • Average UV index in January: 7

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

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Average cloud cover in January
Pottuvil, Sri Lanka

Average cloud cover in January - Pottuvil, Sri Lanka
  • Average cloud cover in January: 47

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 22).

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Average visibility in January
Pottuvil, Sri Lanka

Average visibility in January - Pottuvil, Sri Lanka
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

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

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Pottuvil, Sri Lanka

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