January weather forecast
Paulicéia, Brazil

January, like December, is another tropical summer month in Paulicéia, Brazil, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F) and an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

January denotes a minimal variation in the average high-temperature to a still hot 30.3°C (86.5°F) from December's 30.8°C (87.4°F). Throughout the month of January, Paulicéia observes an average nighttime temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

For most parts of January, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. 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.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Paulicéia is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 27.4 days and typically aggregates up to 201mm (7.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Paulicéia, Brazil, is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 19:12. On the last day of January, in Paulicéia, Brazil, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 19:12 -03.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Paulicéia.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index in Paulicéia is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in January, converts into the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.