January weather forecast
Risso, Uruguay

January, the same as December, in Risso, Uruguay, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 18.6°C (65.5°F) and 32.4°C (90.3°F).

Temperature

The warmest month is January, with an average high-temperature of 32.4°C (90.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Heat index

During January, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly important for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The least humid month in Risso, Uruguay, is January, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

Rainfall

In Risso, in January, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 68mm (2.68") of accumulated precipitation. In Risso, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.9 days and collects up to 698mm (27.48") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Risso is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 20:03. On the last day of January, in Risso, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 19:56 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Risso is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.