January weather forecastBranquinha, Brazil

Weather in January

January, like December, is a hot summer month in Branquinha, Brazil, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.3°C (86.5°F) and min 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

Branquinha in January witnesses an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), indicating a slight variation from December's 30.5°C (86.9°F). In the month of January, Branquinha's average low-temperature falls to an agreeable 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Heat index

January's mean heat index is computed to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Children often overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is a late-stage sign of dehydration - hence, it is necessary to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. 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. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Branquinha is 78%.

Rainfall

In Branquinha, Brazil, during January, the rain falls for 16.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 227.4 rainfall days, and 480mm (18.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Branquinha, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 17:52 -03.

Sunshine

In Branquinha, the average sunshine in January is 6.9h.

UV index

January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Branquinha. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in January leads to these guidelines:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. 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. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.