January weather forecastEgaña, Uruguay

Weather in January

January, like December, is a hot summer month in Egaña, Uruguay, with temperature in the range of an average low of 18.6°C (65.5°F) and an average high of 32.4°C (90.3°F).

Temperature

In Egaña, Uruguay, January is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 32.4°C (90.3°F) and a low of 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Heat index

January's average heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 68mm (2.68") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 111.9 rainfall days, and 698mm (27.48") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 14h and 5min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 20:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 19:56 -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 health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during January translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.