January weather forecast
Sardinata, Colombia

January, the same as December, in Sardinata, Colombia, is another tropical winter month, with an average temperature varying between 17.2°C (63°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

The initiation of January sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. Sardinata, in January, experiences a marked contrast from daytime zeniths to a steady average low-temperature of 17.2°C (63°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in January is estimated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In Sardinata, the average relative humidity in January is 59%.

Rainfall

In Sardinata, during January, the rain falls for 5.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sardinata, there are 164.2 rainfall days, and 478mm (18.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of January in Sardinata, Colombia, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:57 -05.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.4h of sunshine, January has the least sunshine of the year in Sardinata.

UV index

January through March, June, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Sardinata. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.