January weather forecast
Barcelona, Venezuela

January signifies the start of the year with relatively cooler temperatures, offering a laid-back atmosphere in Barcelona. The cooler weather allows for pleasant outdoor activities, unhampered by extreme temperatures. Average sea temperatures turn a bit chillier, making it less appealing for swimming activities but lending a serene ambiance to the picturesque beaches. The city offers a calm and peaceful environment for visitors and locals, indicating the quieter season. Come January, the city receives rainfall of 15mm, while the relative humidity hovers around 75%, manifesting in occasional mists that add to the city's mystique.

Temperature

January and December in Barcelona, Venezuela, are characterised by lowest temperatures, with an average high of 29.5°C.

Heat index

During January, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 35°C. Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Barcelona, Venezuela, is 75%.

Rainfall

In Barcelona, Venezuela, in January, it is raining for 12.4 days, with typically 15mm of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Barcelona, there are 229.1 rainfall days, and 758mm of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Barcelona, in January, the average water temperature is 25.8°C.
Note: Water temperature between 25°C and 29°C provides warmth and pleasure, making water activities enjoyable for lengthened periods without feeling uncomfortable.

Daylight

In Barcelona, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:22 -04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Barcelona are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Barcelona, Venezuela, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in January translates into the following instructions:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. Be attentive! The UV exposure is heightened with reflections from sand and water.