January weather forecast
Salto del Guairá, Paraguay

Salto del Guairá witnesses the onset of the year with warm and humid weather in January. A transition can be observed from the previous month with high humidity levels, maintaining an average value of 81%. Rainfall in January is expected, with average precipitation of 130mm (5.12") throughout the month, highlighting the city's tropical climate. This culminates into cloudy weather, contributing to the overall damp aura. A distinguished characteristic of January is the ample daylight of about 13.4 hours per day.

Temperature

January, with an average high of 30.7°C (87.3°F) and a low of 21.3°C (70.3°F), signifies the warmest month of the year in Salto del Guairá.

Heat index

The heat index value for January is calculated to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Salto del Guairá is 81%.

Rainfall

In Salto del Guairá, in January, during 22.5 rainfall days, 130mm (5.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 180.2 rainfall days, and 1078mm (42.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Salto del Guairá is 13h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 19:28. On the last day of January, in Salto del Guairá, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 19:26 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in January transforms into this advice:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.