The
January weather in
Ahmedabad,
India is characterized by temperate conditions, straddling a mighty contrast of a comfortable high of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and a chill low of 12.4°C (54.3°F). Humidity levels are moderate and daytime bestows almost nine hours of sunshine, a perfect precursor for a day full of activities. There's a slim chance of rainfall, marking January as a relatively dry month. The ultraviolet index is modest, so some sun protection might come in handy. The kinder weather conditions set the stage for outdoor explorations.
Temperature
January, marked by an average high-temperature of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and a low-temperature of 12.4°C (54.3°F), is the coldest month.
Heat index
For most parts of January, the heat index is estimated at 28°C (82.4°F). With prolonged exposure and constant activity, one might feel exhausted and experience heat cramps.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. 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 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Humidity
In Ahmedabad, the average relative humidity in January is 49%.
Rainfall
In Ahmedabad, India, in January, during 0.1 rainfall days, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ahmedabad, during the entire year, the rain falls for 33.7 days and collects up to 751mm (29.57") of precipitation.
Daylight
In Ahmedabad, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 54min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 6:05 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 6:26 pm IST.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in January in Ahmedabad, India, is 9.3h.
UV index
January and
December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during January translates into the following directions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.