Sri LankaThe weather in January in Chankanai
It's warm in January in Chankanai with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 25°C.
Looking for great weather? January is a good time to be in Chankanai. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Chankanai, Sri Lanka. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2020, Chankanai reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 17°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 84 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
Daily weather in January for Chankanai
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Chankanai. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Chankanai | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 30°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 23°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 84 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 12 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Chankanai with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 25°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Chankanai is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Chankanai, Sri Lanka. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Chankanai
Temperature in January in Chankanai over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Chankanai, Sri Lanka. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Chankanai
Total precipitation in January in Chankanai over the years
Daily UV index in January in Chankanai
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Chankanai, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Chankanai by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Chankanai. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.