January weather forecastCotoca, Bolivia

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another tropical summer month in Cotoca, Bolivia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°C (87.3°F) and 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Temperature

The transition into January shows a subtle variation to a still tropical 30.7°C (87.3°F) from December's 30.5°C (86.9°F) in the average high-temperature. In the month of January, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. 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. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In Cotoca, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Cotoca, in January, it is raining for 22.9 days, with typically 101mm (3.98") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 182.1 rainfall days, and 777mm (30.59") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 3min.
On the first day of January in Cotoca, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:51 -04.

Sunshine

In Cotoca, the average sunshine in January is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, March, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during January leads to these advisories:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Updated: Jul 8, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During January, Cotoca experiences an average high-temperature of 30.7°C (87.3°F) and a low-temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 39°C (102.2°F).

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

In Cotoca, in January, it is raining for 22.9 days, with typically 101mm (3.98") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in January is 13h and 3min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:51 -04.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

January, March, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In Cotoca, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

30.5°C

30.7°C

29.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

13.6km/h

12.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

7.5

6.5

6.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Cotoca, Bolivia

Average high temperature in January: 30.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (32°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (24.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: 21.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (21.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.7°C).

Average pressure in January
Cotoca, Bolivia

Average pressure in January: 1009.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1008.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Cotoca, Bolivia

Average wind speed in January: 11.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Cotoca, Bolivia

Average humidity in January: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and May (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (51%).

Average rainfall in January
Cotoca, Bolivia

Average rainfall in January: 101mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (115mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (19mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Cotoca, Bolivia

Average rainfall days in January: 22.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (22.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (6.4 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Cotoca, Bolivia

Average daylight in January: 13h and 6min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in January
Cotoca, Bolivia

Average sunshine days in January: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (6.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Cotoca, Bolivia

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, March, August, September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May and June (UV index 5).