January weather forecast
San Patricio, Paraguay

January, like December, is a hot summer month in San Patricio, Paraguay, with an average temperature varying between 33.4°C (92.1°F) and 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Temperature

The highest temperatures are recorded in January, with averages reaching a high of 33.4°C (92.1°F) and a low of 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Remain alert: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Extended effort can lead to heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in 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

With an average relative humidity of 69%, January is the least humid month in San Patricio.

Rainfall

In San Patricio, during January, the rain falls for 14.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 64mm (2.52") of precipitation. In San Patricio, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130.6 days and collects up to 683mm (26.89") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in San Patricio, Paraguay, is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 19:44. On the last day of January, in San Patricio, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:41 -03.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in San Patricio, Paraguay, is 9h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in San Patricio. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.