January weather forecast
Tarazá, Colombia

January, like December, is another tropical winter month in Tarazá, Colombia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.5°C (72.5°F) and 34.1°C (93.4°F).

Temperature

Tarazá, Colombia, starts January with an average high-temperature of a still hot 34.1°C (93.4°F), a minor shift from December's 32.4°C (90.3°F). An average low-temperature of 22.5°C (72.5°F) is observed during the January nights.

Heat index

The heat index value for January is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 50°C (122°F). Warning: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke is a risk with ongoing activity.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical 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 hold great significance to children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In Tarazá, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Tarazá, in January, it is raining for 21.6 days, with typically 88mm (3.46") of accumulated precipitation. In Tarazá, Colombia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 319.6 days and collects up to 2375mm (93.5") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Tarazá, Colombia, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of January in Tarazá, Colombia, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:09 -05.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

January through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Tarazá, Colombia. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.