January weather forecastUruçuí, Brazil

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot summer month in Uruçuí, Brazil, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.2°C (70.2°F) and an average high of 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

Uruçuí experiences an average high-temperature of a warm 29.8°C (85.6°F) in January, subtly different from December's 31.2°C (88.2°F). Uruçuí records an average low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F) throughout the month of January.

Heat index

The heat index in January is evaluated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. 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. 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 is 85%.

Rainfall

In Uruçuí, during January, the rain falls for 26.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 133mm (5.24") of precipitation. In Uruçuí, during the entire year, the rain falls for 201.9 days and collects up to 938mm (36.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:24 -03.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through May and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during January translates into the following directions:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.