Sri LankaThe weather in January in Pamunudeniya
It's hot in January in Pamunudeniya with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 22°C.
January is a good month to be in Pamunudeniya for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and 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 Pamunudeniya, 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 37°C in 2016, Pamunudeniya reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 25°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 78 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
Daily weather in January for Pamunudeniya
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Pamunudeniya. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Pamunudeniya | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 32°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 33°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 20°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 78 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 11 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Pamunudeniya with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 22°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 21°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Pamunudeniya is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 Pamunudeniya, 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 Pamunudeniya
Temperature in January in Pamunudeniya over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Pamunudeniya, 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 Pamunudeniya
Total precipitation in January in Pamunudeniya over the years
Daily UV index in January in Pamunudeniya
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Pamunudeniya, 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 Pamunudeniya by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Pamunudeniya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.