January weather forecastDuque Bacelar, Brazil

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Duque Bacelar, Brazil, is another hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.9°C (89.4°F) and 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Temperature

With the onset of January, a modest change to a still tropical 31.9°C (89.4°F) from December's 34.1°C (93.4°F) is noted in high-temperature. In Duque Bacelar, January nights witness a steady temperature drop to an agreeable 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index for January is estimated at a blistering 44°C (111.2°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are quite likely. Heatstroke becomes a risk with continued exertion.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Duque Bacelar, in January, it is raining for 26.6 days, with typically 182mm (7.17") of accumulated precipitation. In Duque Bacelar, during the entire year, the rain falls for 225.7 days and collects up to 1213mm (47.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of January, in Duque Bacelar, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:13 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Duque Bacelar is 8.4h.

UV index

January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during January leads to these advisories:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.