January weather forecast
Lagoa dos Gatos, Brazil

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Lagoa dos Gatos, Brazil, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.9°C (85.8°F) and 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Temperature

Lagoa dos Gatos's transition from December to January introduces an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.9°C (85.8°F), identical to the previous month. In January, the average low-temperature records at an agreeable 21.3°C (70.3°F) during the nights.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is evaluated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Lagoa dos Gatos, Brazil, during January, the rain falls for 13.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation. In Lagoa dos Gatos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200.6 days and collects up to 433mm (17.05") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Lagoa dos Gatos is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 17:51 -03.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.