January weather forecastIpiguá, Brazil

Weather in January

January, like December, in Ipiguá, Brazil, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.7°C (69.3°F) and max 29°C (84.2°F).

Temperature

In the transition from December to January, Ipiguá reports an average high-temperature of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. In January, Ipiguá encounters an average low-temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F) during the night.

Heat index

The heat index for January is computed to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. 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 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Ipiguá is 85%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 29.2 days and typically aggregates up to 213mm (8.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 13min.
On the first day of January in Ipiguá, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 19:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 19:01 -03.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.1h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ipiguá are January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.