January weather forecast
Barranco, Ecuador

January, the same as December, in Barranco, Ecuador, is another hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.2°C (88.2°F) and min 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

The transition from December to January sees an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. In Barranco, an average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) is recorded during January nights.

Heat index

The heat index in January is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In Barranco, the average relative humidity in January is 78%.

Rainfall

In Barranco, during January, the rain falls for 29.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 204mm (8.03") of precipitation. In Barranco, during the entire year, the rain falls for 235.3 days and collects up to 1397mm (55") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:38 -05.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and February, with an average of 6.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 during January leads to these advisories:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.