January weather forecastPanelas, Brazil

Weather in January

January, like December, in Panelas, Brazil, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.8°C (85.6°F) and min 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Temperature

Panelas's January average high-temperature settles at a moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. During January, Panelas's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Heat index

During January, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance 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 human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Panelas is 75%.

Rainfall

In Panelas, in January, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Panelas, there are 181.6 rainfall days, and 347mm (13.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:08 and sunset at 17:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 17:51 -03.

Sunshine

In Panelas, Brazil, the average sunshine in January is 6.7h.

UV index

January through April, June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Panelas. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. 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 days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.