January weather forecast
Japoatã, Brazil

January, the same as December, in Japoatã, Brazil, is another hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Temperature

Japoatã starts January with an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), hinting at a minimal fluctuation from December. Japoatã, during January nights, observes an average temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is estimated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°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. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In Japoatã, the average relative humidity in January is 72%.

Rainfall

In Japoatã, in January, it is raining for 15.7 days, with typically 22mm (0.87") of accumulated precipitation. In Japoatã, during the entire year, the rain falls for 222.9 days and collects up to 509mm (20.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Japoatã is 12h and 39min.
On the first day of January in Japoatã, sunrise is at 05:09 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:23 and sunset at 17:57 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Japoatã is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in January translates into this advice:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.