January weather forecast
Ixiamas, Bolivia

Ixiamas, Bolivia experiences hot, muggy, and overcast conditions during January. Among the daytime high temperatures of around 30°C (86°F), relative humidity reaches an average of 86%, accounting for the sopping conditions. Following months pose decrease in humidity levels, making January the most humid month of the year. Despite having an average daylight duration of 12.8 hours, conditions are usually cloudy, obscuring the sunlight. The high precipitation levels, coupled with extended periods of cloud cover encapsulates the characteristic January climate of Ixiamas.

Temperature

January commences with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30°C (86°F), showing little deviation from December's 30.7°C (87.3°F). During January, Ixiamas's temperature averages to a pleasant 21.7°C (71.1°F) at night.

Heat index

For most parts of January, the heat index is calculated to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young ones often underestimate the need for rest and rehydration. Thirst appears late in dehydration - hence, it is important to keep hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

In Ixiamas, the average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 28.3 days and typically aggregates up to 322mm (12.68") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 19:03. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 19:07 -04.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Ixiamas is 6.6h.

UV index

In Ixiamas, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during January leads to these instructions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.