January weather forecast
Puerto Salgar, Colombia

January, the same as December, is another warm winter month in Puerto Salgar, Colombia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.2°C (64.8°F) and 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

The arrival of January records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), closely related to the 29.1°C (84.4°F) observed in December. In Puerto Salgar, an average nighttime temperature of 18.2°C (64.8°F) is expected during January.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is calculated to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In Puerto Salgar, the average relative humidity in January is 70%.

Rainfall

In Puerto Salgar, in January, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 164mm (6.46") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Puerto Salgar, there are 260.6 rainfall days, and 2308mm (90.87") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Puerto Salgar, Colombia, is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:08 -05.

Sunshine

In Puerto Salgar, Colombia, the average sunshine in January is 8.8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 in January translates into these instructions:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. 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. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.