January weather forecast
Ponta Porã, Brazil

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Ponta Porã, Brazil, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.6°C (85.3°F) and 20.4°C (68.7°F).

Temperature

With the dawn of January, Ponta Porã witnesses an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), on par with December. Throughout January nights, Ponta Porã experiences a consistent temperature average of 20.4°C (68.7°F).

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is appraised at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Ponta Porã, in January, it is raining for 25.6 days, with typically 160mm (6.3") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 211.6 rainfall days, and 1198mm (47.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ponta Porã, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:01 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of January, in Ponta Porã, Brazil, sunrise is at 05:22 and sunset at 18:30 -04.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, March, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.