January weather forecastJunco do Seridó, Brazil

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Junco do Seridó, Brazil, is another hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 22.7°C (72.9°F) and 33.1°C (91.6°F).

Temperature

The initiation of January records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.1°C (91.6°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 22.7°C (72.9°F) in January.

Heat index

The average heat index in January is estimated at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Junco do Seridó is 59%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 16.1 days. Throughout January, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Junco do Seridó, Brazil, there are 126.4 rainfall days, and 401mm (15.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:52 -03.

Sunshine

In Junco do Seridó, the average sunshine in January is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.

Frequently asked questions

Junco do Seridó in January has an average high-temperature of 33.1°C (91.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 22.7°C (72.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in January is estimated at 39°C (102.2°F).

The average relative humidity in January in Junco do Seridó, Brazil, is 59%.

In Junco do Seridó, Brazil, in January, it is raining for 16.1 days, with typically 54mm (2.13") of accumulated precipitation.

In January, the average day length in Junco do Seridó, Brazil, is 12h and 29min.

On the first day of January in Junco do Seridó, Brazil, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 17:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 17:52 -03.

The average sunshine duration in January is 9.1h.

The months with the highest UV index in Junco do Seridó, Brazil, are January through March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Junco do Seridó is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Junco do Seridó, Brazil

  • Average high temperature in January: 33.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (34.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (30.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 22.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (22.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are July and August (19.3°C).

Average pressure in January
Junco do Seridó, Brazil

  • Average pressure in January: 1011.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.1mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Junco do Seridó, Brazil

  • Average wind speed in January: 16.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (22.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are March and April (13.1km/h).

Average humidity in January
Junco do Seridó, Brazil

  • Average humidity in January: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (53%).

Average rainfall in January
Junco do Seridó, Brazil

  • Average rainfall in January: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (97mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (1mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Junco do Seridó, Brazil

  • Average rainfall days in January: 16.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (1.2 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Junco do Seridó, Brazil

  • Average daylight in January: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in January
Junco do Seridó, Brazil

  • Average sunshine days in January: 13.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is September (28.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (8.8 days).

Average UV index in January
Junco do Seridó, Brazil

  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June and July (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Junco do Seridó, Brazil

  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The months with the most cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 36).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in January
Junco do Seridó, Brazil

  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is April (9km).