January weather forecastSorocaba, Brazil

January

Weather in January

January in Sorocaba, Brazil, is characterised by humid conditions with warm temperatures. It is one of the months with the highest average rainfall, recording a monthly total of 160mm (6.3"). The city experiences frequent showers, and cloudy weather is not uncommon. Although it remains relatively warm, it is not the year's hottest month. The long daylight hours allow plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities despite the periodic rainfalls.

Temperature

With the advent of January, Sorocaba experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.7°C (81.9°F), mirroring a close resemblance to the previous month. During January, the nighttime temperature in Sorocaba averages to a refreshing 19.2°C (66.6°F).

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is appraised at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Continuous exposure and activity could induce a sense of tiredness and subsequently, heat cramps.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. 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.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Sorocaba is January, when the rain falls for 22.3 days and typically aggregates up to 160mm (6.3") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 23min.
On the first day of January in Sorocaba, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:58 -03.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is January, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. 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: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during January morphs into the following directions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Updated: Feb 2, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in January, in Sorocaba, is 27.7°C (81.9°F), while the average low-temperature is 19.2°C (66.6°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

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

The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 22.3 days and typically aggregates up to 160mm (6.3") of precipitation.

In Sorocaba, Brazil, in January, during 22.3 rainfall days, 160mm (6.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in January in Sorocaba, Brazil, is 13h and 23min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:58 -03.

January has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

In Sorocaba, Brazil, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.4h.

January through March, October and November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Sorocaba, Brazil.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

28.1°C

27.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11km/h

10.1km/h

9.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.8

7.8

7.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Sorocaba, Brazil

Average high temperature in January: 27.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is December (28.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (21.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: 19.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (19.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (13.1°C).

Average pressure in January
Sorocaba, Brazil

Average pressure in January: 1012.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.7mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Sorocaba, Brazil

Average wind speed in January: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (11.5km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and June (8.6km/h).

Average humidity in January
Sorocaba, Brazil

Average humidity in January: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are May and June (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are August and September (70%).

Average rainfall in January
Sorocaba, Brazil

Average rainfall in January: 160mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (160mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (30mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Sorocaba, Brazil

Average rainfall days in January: 22.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (5.9 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Sorocaba, Brazil

Average daylight in January: 13h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

Average sunshine in January: 7h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Sorocaba, Brazil

Average sunshine days in January: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (23.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (7.6 days).

Average UV index in January
Sorocaba, Brazil

Average UV index in January: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Sorocaba, Brazil

Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 23).

Average visibility in January
Sorocaba, Brazil

Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May and June (8km).