January weather forecast
Colônia Leopoldina, Brazil

January, like December, in Colônia Leopoldina, Brazil, is another warm summer month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.9°C (85.8°F) and an average low of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Temperature

Colônia Leopoldina, Brazil, indicates an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.9°C (85.8°F) in January, matching the previous month's conditions. Nightly temperatures in Colônia Leopoldina drop to an average low of 21.3°C (70.3°F) in January.

Heat index

The heat index for January is computed to be a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. 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 extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. 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 78%.

Rainfall

In Colônia Leopoldina, in January, it is raining for 13.2 days, with typically 22mm (0.87") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 200.6 rainfall days, and 433mm (17.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of January in Colônia Leopoldina, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset at 17:51 -03.

Sunshine

In Colônia Leopoldina, the average sunshine in January is 7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Colônia Leopoldina are January through May, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during January leads to these instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.