January weather forecast
Picota, Peru

January, like December, in Picota, Peru, is another warm summer month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.7°C (67.5°F) and an average high of 29.7°C (85.5°F).

Temperature

The initiation of January records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. In January, the temperature drops to an average of 19.7°C (67.5°F) at night.

Heat index

The average heat index in January is evaluated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Picota, during January, the rain falls for 23.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation. In Picota, during the entire year, the rain falls for 246.6 days and collects up to 1162mm (45.75") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Picota, the average length of the day in January is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:31 -05.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.