January weather forecastDolores, Uruguay

Weather in January

January, like December, is a hot summer month in Dolores, Uruguay, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.6°C (65.5°F) and 32.4°C (90.3°F).

Temperature

Dolores notes the warmest temperatures in January, with a high average of 32.4°C (90.3°F) and a low of 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Heat index

For most parts of January, the heat index is estimated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant 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.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

Rainfall

In Dolores, in January, during 8.8 rainfall days, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dolores, during the entire year, the rain falls for 111.9 days and collects up to 698mm (27.48") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 20:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 19:58 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 10.1h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.