January weather forecast
La Troncal, Ecuador

January, like December, in La Troncal, Ecuador, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 22°C (71.6°F) and 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

January's weather records an average high-temperature of a warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), showing little deviation from December. La Troncal's average low-temperature for the month of January records at a pleasant 22°C (71.6°F).

Heat index

In January, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in La Troncal is 79%.

Rainfall

In La Troncal, during January, the rain falls for 28.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 188mm (7.4") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in La Troncal, Ecuador, there are 246.9 rainfall days, and 1377mm (54.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:37 -05.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.5h.

UV index

January through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in La Troncal, Ecuador. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During January, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.