January, like
December, is a hot winter month in
Mae Sot,
Thailand, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.6°C (88.9°F) and 15.3°C (59.5°F).
Temperature
The ushering in of January brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.6°C (88.9°F), closely mirroring the 30.4°C (86.7°F) of December. Nightly readings in January display a noticeable downturn from daily highs in Mae Sot, Thailand, with the average low-temperature registering a moderate 15.3°C (59.5°F).
Heat index
January's average heat index is estimated at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. 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.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in January in Mae Sot is 72%.
Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1 days and typically collects 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:21 +07.