January weather forecast
São Félix do Xingu, Brazil

January, like December, in São Félix do Xingu, Brazil, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.2°C (84.6°F) and min 20.7°C (69.3°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature for January is a warm 29.2°C (84.6°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. In the month of January, São Félix do Xingu's average low-temperature falls to an agreeable 20.7°C (69.3°F).

Heat index

January's average heat index is appraised at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 89%.

Rainfall

In São Félix do Xingu, in January, during 27.7 rainfall days, 180mm (7.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In São Félix do Xingu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 227.8 days and collects up to 1282mm (50.47") of precipitation.

Daylight

In São Félix do Xingu, Brazil, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:46. On the last day of January, in São Félix do Xingu, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:53 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in São Félix do Xingu is 5.9h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in São Félix do Xingu. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.