January weather forecastIcaraíma, Brazil

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Icaraíma, Brazil, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

January ushers in an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. The low-temperature averages to an agreeable 20.8°C (69.4°F) during the nights of January.

Heat index

The heat index value for January is estimated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 hold great significance to children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Icaraíma, the average relative humidity in January is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Icaraíma is January, when the rain falls for 22 days and typically aggregates up to 127mm (5") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Icaraíma is 13h and 23min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 19:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 19:22 -03.

Sunshine

In Icaraíma, the average sunshine in January is 7.8h.

UV index

January through March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.