January weather forecast
Villavicencio, Colombia

January in Villavicencio, Colombia, usually kickstarts the year with warm, moderately humid weather. The city experience temperatures fluctuating between 21°C (69.8°F) and 31.1°C (88°F). The humidity often amplifies the thermal feeling, and casual showers maintaining the city's vibrant green. Residents enjoy nearly 12 hours of daylight, significantly supplemented by approximately 5 hours of daily sunshine. The intermittent rainfall and effulgent sunshine striking a good balance for pleasant weather.

Temperature

As Villavicencio transitions from December to January, the average high-temperatures adjust to a still tropical 31.1°C (88°F), nearly the same as the previous 30.3°C (86.5°F). During January, Villavicencio consistently records a temperature low averaging a pleasant 21°C (69.8°F).

Heat index

For most parts of January, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. 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 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. In high relative humidity, the body's ability to evaporate heat is diminished, resulting in a heightened feeling of warmth. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Villavicencio, Colombia, is 69%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Villavicencio is January, when the rain falls for 8 days and typically collects 64mm (2.52") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Villavicencio is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 17:54. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:06 -05.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Villavicencio is 5.2h.