January weather forecastMonções, Brazil

Weather in January

January, like December, in Monções, Brazil, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.5°C (85.1°F) and 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Temperature

During January, Monções records an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), marking a slight divergence from December's 30.3°C (86.5°F). January brings Monções a consistent average low-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

In January, the heat index is computed to be a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Monções, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 28.3 days and typically aggregates up to 193mm (7.6") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Monções is 13h and 14min.
On the first day of January in Monções, Brazil, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 19:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 19:04 -03.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Monções, Brazil. The months with the lowest UV index in Monções are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.