January, like
December, is another hot winter month in
Chumphon,
Thailand, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.9°C (87.6°F) and min 21.4°C (70.5°F).
Temperature
In Chumphon, the average high-temperature in January is almost the same as in December - a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F). In Chumphon, in January, the average low-temperature is 21.4°C (70.5°F).
Heat index
In January, the average heat index is evaluated at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like', 'apparent temperature', 'real feel', or 'felt air temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. Additional factors like pregnancy, differences in body mass, height, and shape, clothing, and activity influence one's weather impression. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. If the body can not disperse the excessive heat and body temperature reaches conditions of hyperthermia, above 37.5°C (99.5°F) to 38.3°C (100.9°F), thermal conditions are potentially life-threatening.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in January in Chumphon is 81%.
Rainfall
In Chumphon, Thailand, during 7 rainfall days, 59mm (2.32") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 172 rainfall days, and 1873mm (73.74") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 35min.
On the first day of January in Chumphon, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:27 +07.