Balsas weather in January
In January, Balsas sees average daytime highs of 31°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 204 mm of rain across 24.6 wet days and about 12.4 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 1st-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 7% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 24 min at the start of January to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Balsas's 11th-clearest and 11th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Balsas's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 31°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 204 mm
- 24.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 24 min
- 6:02 AM – 6:25 PM
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 11th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.03 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.0
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 31°C through the month.
A typical January day in Balsas reaches about 31°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 9°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 33°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 22 |
| 2 | 31 | 22 |
| 3 | 31 | 22 |
| 4 | 31 | 22 |
| 5 | 31 | 22 |
| 6 | 31 | 22 |
| 7 | 31 | 22 |
| 8 | 31 | 22 |
| 9 | 31 | 22 |
| 10 | 31 | 22 |
| 11 | 31 | 22 |
| 12 | 31 | 22 |
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| 25 | 31 | 22 |
| 26 | 31 | 22 |
| 27 | 31 | 22 |
| 28 | 31 | 22 |
| 29 | 31 | 22 |
| 30 | 31 | 22 |
| 31 | 31 | 22 |
How January really feels in Balsas
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in January is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Balsas weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 11th-warmest and 1st-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31° / 22° | 204 | 24.6 | 12.4 | 3.0 |
| Feb | 31° / 22° | 180 | 22.1 | 12.2 | 3.0 |
| Mar | 31° / 22° | 178 | 23.5 | 12.1 | 3.1 |
| Apr | 31° / 22° | 110 | 15.5 | 11.8 | 3.6 |
| May | 32° / 23° | 40 | 6.7 | 11.7 | 4.1 |
| Jun | 33° / 22° | 2 | 0.5 | 11.6 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 33° / 22° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.6 | 4.4 |
| Aug | 35° / 22° | 1 | 0.2 | 11.8 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 35° / 24° | 9 | 1.8 | 12 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 34° / 24° | 55 | 7.7 | 12.2 | 3.0 |
| Nov | 32° / 23° | 121 | 15.3 | 12.3 | 3.3 |
| Dec | 31° / 23° | 157 | 19.4 | 12.4 | 3.3 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 7% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 80%.
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| Clearer (%) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Cloudier (%) | 75 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 75 |
| 2 | 25 | 75 |
| 3 | 24 | 76 |
| 4 | 24 | 76 |
| 5 | 24 | 76 |
| 6 | 24 | 76 |
| 7 | 22 | 78 |
| 8 | 22 | 78 |
| 9 | 22 | 78 |
| 10 | 22 | 78 |
| 11 | 20 | 80 |
| 12 | 20 | 80 |
| 13 | 20 | 80 |
| 14 | 18 | 82 |
| 15 | 18 | 82 |
| 16 | 18 | 82 |
| 17 | 18 | 82 |
| 18 | 17 | 83 |
| 19 | 17 | 83 |
| 20 | 17 | 83 |
| 21 | 18 | 82 |
| 22 | 18 | 82 |
| 23 | 19 | 81 |
| 24 | 19 | 81 |
| 25 | 19 | 81 |
| 26 | 19 | 81 |
| 27 | 18 | 82 |
| 28 | 18 | 82 |
| 29 | 18 | 82 |
| 30 | 18 | 82 |
| 31 | 18 | 82 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Balsas gets around 204 mm of rain over 24.6 wet days in January, the wettest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 79% and peaks near 81% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 72 |
| 2 | 73 |
| 3 | 74 |
| 4 | 75 |
| 5 | 76 |
| 6 | 76 |
| 7 | 77 |
| 8 | 77 |
| 9 | 78 |
| 10 | 78 |
| 11 | 78 |
| 12 | 78 |
| 13 | 79 |
| 14 | 79 |
| 15 | 79 |
| 16 | 80 |
| 17 | 80 |
| 18 | 80 |
| 19 | 80 |
| 20 | 80 |
| 21 | 80 |
| 22 | 80 |
| 23 | 81 |
| 24 | 81 |
| 25 | 81 |
| 26 | 81 |
| 27 | 81 |
| 28 | 81 |
| 29 | 81 |
| 30 | 80 |
| 31 | 80 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 96% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 93 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 97 | 96 |
| Miserable (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 93 | 0 |
| 2 | 6 | 94 | 0 |
| 3 | 6 | 94 | 0 |
| 4 | 6 | 94 | 0 |
| 5 | 5 | 95 | 0 |
| 6 | 5 | 95 | 0 |
| 7 | 5 | 95 | 0 |
| 8 | 5 | 95 | 0 |
| 9 | 5 | 95 | 0 |
| 10 | 5 | 95 | 0 |
| 11 | 5 | 95 | 0 |
| 12 | 5 | 95 | 0 |
| 13 | 5 | 95 | 0 |
| 14 | 5 | 95 | 0 |
| 15 | 5 | 95 | 0 |
| 16 | 5 | 95 | 0 |
| 17 | 4 | 96 | 0 |
| 18 | 4 | 96 | 0 |
| 19 | 4 | 96 | 0 |
| 20 | 4 | 96 | 0 |
| 21 | 4 | 96 | 0 |
| 22 | 4 | 96 | 0 |
| 23 | 4 | 96 | 0 |
| 24 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 25 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 26 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 27 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 28 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 29 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 30 | 3 | 97 | 0 |
| 31 | 3 | 96 | 1 |
Wind in January
Winds average 5 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 12 h 24 min at the start of January to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 5:54 AM to 6:08 AM, and sunset from 6:20 PM to 6:27 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.4 | 5:54 | 6:20 |
| 2 | 12.4 | 5:55 | 6:21 |
| 3 | 12.4 | 5:55 | 6:21 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 5:56 | 6:21 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 5:56 | 6:22 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 5:57 | 6:22 |
| 7 | 12.4 | 5:57 | 6:23 |
| 8 | 12.4 | 5:58 | 6:23 |
| 9 | 12.4 | 5:58 | 6:23 |
| 10 | 12.4 | 5:59 | 6:24 |
| 11 | 12.4 | 5:59 | 6:24 |
| 12 | 12.4 | 6:00 | 6:24 |
| 13 | 12.4 | 6:00 | 6:24 |
| 14 | 12.4 | 6:01 | 6:25 |
| 15 | 12.4 | 6:01 | 6:25 |
| 16 | 12.4 | 6:02 | 6:25 |
| 17 | 12.4 | 6:02 | 6:25 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 6:03 | 6:26 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 6:03 | 6:26 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 6:03 | 6:26 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 6:04 | 6:26 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 6:04 | 6:26 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 6:05 | 6:27 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 6:05 | 6:27 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 6:05 | 6:27 |
| 26 | 12.4 | 6:06 | 6:27 |
| 27 | 12.3 | 6:06 | 6:27 |
| 28 | 12.3 | 6:07 | 6:27 |
| 29 | 12.3 | 6:07 | 6:27 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 6:07 | 6:27 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 6:08 | 6:27 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.03 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 5.03 kWh/m² to a high of 6.61 kWh/m² in September across the year — January's 5.03 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.1 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Balsas
In January, Balsas sits inside its monsoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Balsas's monsoon runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Balsas?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Balsas.
What to pack for Balsas in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Balsas sees daytime highs around 31°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 25 days see rain.
UV index in Balsas in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Balsas peaks around February 20 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 22 at about 10 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Extreme |
| Feb | 15 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 10 | Very high |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 12 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Balsas in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Balsas is worst in September — around 27 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 4.3× the cleanest month (June, 6 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 27 | 25 | 16 | 13 |
| Level | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 12 | Good |
| Apr | 12 | Good |
| May | 7 | Good |
| Jun | 6 | Good |
| Jul | 8 | Good |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 27 | Moderate |
| Oct | 25 | Moderate |
| Nov | 16 | Moderate |
| Dec | 13 | Moderate |
Where is Balsas?
Balsas sits at 7.5°S, 46.0°W, 254 m above sea level, in Brazil. The nearest listed city is Riachão, 67 km away.
Topography around Balsas
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Balsas.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Balsas has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 62 m around an average of 259 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 107 m; within 80 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 455 m.
The land around Balsas is covered by artificial surfaces (36%), grassland (32%) and trees (23%) within 3 km, grassland (38%), trees (30%) and shrubs (26%) within 16 km, and trees (32%), shrubs (28%) and grassland (25%) within 80 km.
Brazil travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / N
- 127 / 220 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 46% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $10,713
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 89%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 19.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 16
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 482
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Balsas (-7.5325°, -46.0356°, elevation 254 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).