January weather forecast
Punda, Curaçao

January, like December, in Punda, Curaçao, is another warm winter month, with an average temperature varying between 29.7°C (85.5°F) and 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Temperature

With an average high-temperature of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and an average low-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F), January is the coldest month.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is computed to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature', 'real feel', 'feels like', or 'felt air temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. This effect is individual, with diverse people perceiving weather differently for numerous reasons (wind, differences in body mass, height, and shape, clothing), and activity. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children are often less aware of the need to rest and re-hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - it is vital to remain hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. If the body can not disperse the excessive heat and body temperature reaches conditions of hyperthermia, above 37.5°C (99.5°F) to 38.3°C (100.9°F), thermal conditions are potentially life-threatening.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Punda is 77.4%.

Rainfall

In January, in Punda, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout January, 45mm (1.77") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Punda, there are 69.4 rainfall days, and 553mm (21.77") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 31min.
On the first day of January in Punda, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 18:37 AST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 8.4h.