January in
Khon Kaen,
Thailand, is slightly colder compared to the coming months. This month carries the least amount of rainfall, with just 4mm (0.16") falling over the span of one day. Moderate levels of humidity, enjoyable daylight hours, and extensive sunshine contribute to weather favoring outdoor activities. Moving into
February, temperatures rise gradually, shifting the climate towards a warmer zone. Despite this, January still makes for a delightful start to the year, setting a promising tone for the forthcoming climatic conditions.
Temperature
Khon Kaen records a slight change with January's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F) from
December's 30.1°C (86.2°F). Khon Kaen encounters a significant temperature differential, with an average low-temperature of 16.1°C (61°F) during January nights.
Heat index
For January, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Implement heightened safety measures - risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is increased. Prolonged activity may result in heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children often do not understand the need to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - therefore, it is essential to stay hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.
Humidity
In Khon Kaen, the average relative humidity in January is 65%.
Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 1 days and typically collects 4mm (0.16") of precipitation.
Daylight
In January, the average length of the day in Khon Kaen is 11h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:04 +07.
Sunshine
The month with the most sunshine in Khon Kaen is January, with an average of 9h of sunshine.