January weather forecastVargem Alta, Brazil
January weather for Vargem Alta, Brazil: January, like December, in Vargem Alta, Brazil, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.3°C (68.5°F) and max 29.9°C (85.8°F). The months with the highest UV index in Vargem Alta, Brazil, are January through March, August, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
January
Weather in January
January, like December, in Vargem Alta, Brazil, is another warm summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.3°C (68.5°F) and max 29.9°C (85.8°F).Temperature
January begins with an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. Vargem Alta records an average nighttime low of 20.3°C (68.5°F) in January.Heat index
Throughout January, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in January is 81%.Rainfall
In Vargem Alta, during January, the rain falls for 20.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 207.5 rainfall days, and 823mm (32.4") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In January, the average length of the day is 13h and 13min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:26 and sunset at 18:28 -03.
Sunshine
In Vargem Alta, the average sunshine in January is 8.7h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are January through March, August, October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in January translates into this advice:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. 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. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in January
Vargem Alta, Brazil
- Average high temperature in January: 29.9°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (30.1°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are June and July (24.6°C).
- Average low temperature in January: 20.3°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are January, February and December (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.3°C).
Average pressure in January
Vargem Alta, Brazil
- Average pressure in January: 1013.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1012.6mbar).
Average wind speed in January
Vargem Alta, Brazil
- Average wind speed in January: 7.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is September (8.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (5.8km/h).
Average humidity in January
Vargem Alta, Brazil
- Average humidity in January: 81%
The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is September (76%).
Average rainfall in January
Vargem Alta, Brazil
- Average rainfall in January: 95mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (137mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (18mm).
Average rainfall days in January
Vargem Alta, Brazil
- Average rainfall days in January: 20.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (24.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (10.3 days).
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Vargem Alta, Brazil
- Average daylight in January: 13h and 12min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in January: 8h and 42min
The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in January
Vargem Alta, Brazil
- Average sunshine days in January: 7.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is August (18.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.9 days).
Average UV index in January
Vargem Alta, Brazil
- Average UV index in January: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, August, October and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, September and November (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in January
Vargem Alta, Brazil
- Average cloud cover in January: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 33).
Average visibility in January
Vargem Alta, Brazil
- Average visibility in January: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are August, September and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April and May (7km).
