January weather forecast
Santa Rita do Itueto, Brazil

January is a hot summer month in Santa Rita do Itueto, Brazil, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.8°C (67.6°F) and max 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

With January's advent, Santa Rita do Itueto sees an average high-temperature of a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), subtly shifted from December's 29.3°C (84.7°F). Santa Rita do Itueto experiences an average low-temperature of 19.8°C (67.6°F) in month of January.

Heat index

The average heat index in January is calculated to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Santa Rita do Itueto is 83%.

Rainfall

In January, in Santa Rita do Itueto, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout January, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Santa Rita do Itueto, there are 154.9 rainfall days, and 584mm (22.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 13h and 8min.
On the first day of January in Santa Rita do Itueto, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:28 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Santa Rita do Itueto are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in January translates into these instructions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.