January weather forecast
Itanará, Paraguay

January, like December, is another tropical summer month in Itanará, Paraguay, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.1°C (71.8°F) and an average high of 32.7°C (90.9°F).

Temperature

January registers as the month with the highest average temperatures, reaching 32.7°C (90.9°F) at its peak and 22.1°C (71.8°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

January's average heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Remain alert: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Extended effort can lead to heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Itanará, the average relative humidity in January is 75%.

Rainfall

In Itanará, during January, the rain falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 106mm (4.17") of precipitation. In Itanará, during the entire year, the rain falls for 166 days and collects up to 911mm (35.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 19:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 19:32 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in January transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.