January weather forecastPraça Seca, Brazil

Weather in January

January in Praça Seca, Brazil, is a hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.3°C (73.9°F) and max 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

Praça Seca experiences a transition to a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F) in average high-temperatures with the arrival of January, not greatly differing from December's 29.1°C (84.4°F). Throughout January, Praça Seca encounters an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

January's average heat index is appraised at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild 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 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Praça Seca is 79%.

Rainfall

In Praça Seca, during January, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation. In Praça Seca, Brazil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 172 days and collects up to 543mm (21.38") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Praça Seca, the average length of the day in January is 13h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:41 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.