January weather forecast
Mutatá, Colombia

January in Mutatá, Colombia, is a hot winter month, with an average temperature varying between 30.2°C (86.4°F) and 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

As Mutatá steps into January, the average high-temperature holds at a hot 30.2°C (86.4°F), hinting at a minor fluctuation from the prior month. Mutatá's average low-temperature in January is measured at a pleasant 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

January's average heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Children are often less aware of the need to rest and re-hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - it's vital to remain hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 27.1 days. Throughout January, 134mm (5.28") of precipitation is accumulated. In Mutatá, Colombia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 344.5 days and collects up to 3074mm (121.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of January, in Mutatá, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:13 -05.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Mutatá is 8h.

UV index

January through September, November 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.