January weather forecastMoju, Brazil

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Moju, Brazil, is another hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 22.7°C (72.9°F) and 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

With the onset of January, Moju's average high-temperature clocks in at a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month. In Moju, the January nights cool down to an average low of 22.7°C (72.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for January is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 86%.

Rainfall

In Moju, in January, it is raining for 30.4 days, with typically 193mm (7.6") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Moju, there are 297 rainfall days, and 1685mm (66.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Moju, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of January, in Moju, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:34 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6.7h.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Moju, Brazil. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during January morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.