January weather forecast
Dois Riachos, Brazil

January, the same as December, in Dois Riachos, Brazil, is another hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°C (72.1°F) and max 33.4°C (92.1°F).

Temperature

The arrival of January sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.4°C (92.1°F), hardly diverging from December's 33.8°C (92.8°F). During January, the average low-temperature in Dois Riachos is a pleasant 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is computed to be an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Dois Riachos, Brazil, the average relative humidity in January is 63%.

Rainfall

In January, in Dois Riachos, the rain falls for 11.1 days. Throughout January, 29mm (1.14") of precipitation is accumulated. In Dois Riachos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.4 days and collects up to 289mm (11.38") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Dois Riachos, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 17:57 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 8.8h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in January leads to these recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.