January weather forecastLagao, Philippines

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is a moderately hot winter month in Lagao, Philippines, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.2°C (72°F) and 28.9°C (84°F).

Temperature

The advent of January denotes an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.9°C (84°F), subtly different from December's 29.6°C (85.3°F). Throughout January, Lagao records an average temperature of 22.2°C (72°F) at night.

Heat index

January's heat index is evaluated at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. 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. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In Lagao, Philippines, the average relative humidity in January is 82%.

Rainfall

In Lagao, Philippines, in January, during 23 rainfall days, 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Lagao, during the entire year, the rain falls for 291.7 days and collects up to 1307mm (51.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 5:35 pm. On the last day of January, in Lagao, sunrise is at 5:56 am and sunset at 5:48 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 7.9h.

UV index

January through March, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.