Santa Rosa observes a warm, summer climate in
January. The city experiences the year's highest average temperature, with a peak of 31.4°C (88.5°F). As this month sees 14.3 hours of daylight providing ample opportunity for various outdoor activities. It's a month known for its comparatively low humidity, standing at 58%. It's also worth noting that the skies will favour you, with an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Temperature
Santa Rosa's January weather, marked by an average high temperature of 31.4°C (88.5°F) and an average low temperature of 15.5°C (59.9°F), is the warmest in the year.
Heat index
January's heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.
Humidity
January and
December, with an average relative humidity of 58%, are the least humid months.
Rainfall
In Santa Rosa, during January, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Santa Rosa, there are 75 rainfall days, and 686mm (27.01") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
The average length of the day in January is 14h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 20:39. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 20:28 -03.
Sunshine
With an average of 10.3h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year in Santa Rosa.