January weather forecastEsperanza, Peru

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another warm summer month in Esperanza, Peru, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.2°C (70.2°F) and 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

The shift into January reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.2°C (84.6°F), closely mirroring December's climate. Esperanza records an average low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F) throughout the month of January.

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 85%.

Rainfall

In Esperanza, in January, it is raining for 27.3 days, with typically 183mm (7.2") of accumulated precipitation. In Esperanza, during the entire year, the rain falls for 242.3 days and collects up to 1327mm (52.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:25 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:12 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Esperanza is 8.1h.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in January interprets into the following advice:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.