January weather forecastCanoas, Brazil

Weather in January

January in Canoas, Brazil, is a tropical summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20°C (68°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into January, Canoas experiences an average high-temperature of a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. During the nights in January, Canoas experiences a consistent average temperature of 20°C (68°F).

Heat index

January's heat index is computed to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In Canoas, Brazil, during January, the rain falls for 14.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 56mm (2.2") of precipitation. In Canoas, Brazil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 148.3 days and collects up to 805mm (31.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 19:29. On the last day of January, in Canoas, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 19:23 -03.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Canoas is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.