January weather forecast
Puerto Asís, Colombia

January, the same as December, in Puerto Asís, Colombia, is another hot winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.1°C (68.2°F) and max 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

Puerto Asís, Colombia, marks the onset of January with an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.5°C (86.9°F), a subtle shift from December's 30.2°C (86.4°F). Throughout January, an average low-temperature of 20.1°C (68.2°F) is experienced in Puerto Asís, Colombia.

Heat index

The heat index in January is evaluated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. 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 noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Puerto Asís, Colombia, is 80%.

Rainfall

In Puerto Asís, in January, it is raining for 25.3 days, with typically 180mm (7.09") of accumulated precipitation. In Puerto Asís, during the entire year, the rain falls for 310.3 days and collects up to 2604mm (102.52") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of January in Puerto Asís, Colombia, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:22 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.4h.

UV index

January, February, May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Puerto Asís. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.