January weather forecastSalgado, Brazil

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Salgado, Brazil, is another hot summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.7°C (71.1°F) and 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

The transition from December to January sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F), identical to the previous month. In Salgado, the average nighttime temperature during January is a pleasant 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Heat index

During January, the heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Apply extra caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke might occur with long-duration activity.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Salgado are January through March and December, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

In January, in Salgado, the rain falls for 15 days. Throughout January, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Salgado, Brazil, there are 214 rainfall days, and 444mm (17.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Salgado is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of January, in Salgado, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:00 -03.

Sunshine

With an average of 8.9h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Salgado. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.