January weather forecast
Pastos Bons, Brazil

January, the same as December, is another warm summer month in Pastos Bons, Brazil, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

The advent of January brings an average high-temperature of a warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Throughout the month of January, the average temperature in Pastos Bons dips to a pleasant 21.2°C (70.2°F) at night.

Heat index

January's mean heat index is calculated to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children often do not understand the need to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - therefore, it is essential to stay hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 26.3 days. Throughout January, 133mm (5.24") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 201.9 rainfall days, and 938mm (36.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Pastos Bons, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:21 -03.

Sunshine

In Pastos Bons, the average sunshine in January is 7.6h.

UV index

January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. 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. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.