January weather forecastVargem Alegre, Brazil

January weather for Vargem Alegre, Brazil: January, like December, in Vargem Alegre, Brazil, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.5°C (67.1°F) and 29°C (84.2°F). In Vargem Alegre, during January, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 116mm (4.57") of precipitation.

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Vargem Alegre, Brazil, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 19.5°C (67.1°F) and 29°C (84.2°F).

Temperature

The beginning of January reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 29°C (84.2°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. The temperature dips to an average of 19.5°C (67.1°F) during January nights.

Heat index

The heat index value during January is calculated to be a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Vargem Alegre is 84%.

Rainfall

In Vargem Alegre, in January, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 116mm (4.57") of accumulated precipitation. In Vargem Alegre, Brazil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170.4 days and collects up to 754mm (29.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 13h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:32 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.5h.

UV index

January through May, August through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In January, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Vargem Alegre are 29°C (84.2°F) and 19.5°C (67.1°F) respectively. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is calculated to be 36°C (96.8°F).

In Vargem Alegre, the average relative humidity in January is 84%.

In Vargem Alegre, during January, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 116mm (4.57") of precipitation.

In Vargem Alegre, the average day length in January is 13h and 10min.

On the first day of January in Vargem Alegre, sunrise is at 05:13 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:32 -03.

The average sunshine duration in January in Vargem Alegre is 7.5h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, August through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in January in Vargem Alegre is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Vargem Alegre, Brazil

  • Average high temperature in January: 29°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (29.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (25.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 19.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (19.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (14.1°C).

Average pressure in January
Vargem Alegre, Brazil

  • Average pressure in January: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1013mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Vargem Alegre, Brazil

  • Average wind speed in January: 6.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is October (7.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (4.3km/h).

Average humidity in January
Vargem Alegre, Brazil

  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March, April and December (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (68%).

Average rainfall in January
Vargem Alegre, Brazil

  • Average rainfall in January: 116mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (154mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (9mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Vargem Alegre, Brazil

  • Average rainfall days in January: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (8.1 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Vargem Alegre, Brazil

  • Average daylight in January: 13h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in January
Vargem Alegre, Brazil

  • Average sunshine days in January: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (6.5 days).

Average UV index in January
Vargem Alegre, Brazil

  • Average UV index in January: 6

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

Average cloud cover in January
Vargem Alegre, Brazil

  • Average cloud cover in January: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are August and September (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in January
Vargem Alegre, Brazil

  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May and December (7km).