January weather forecast
Potuga, Panama

January, the same as December, in Potuga, Panama, is a hot winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.1°C (89.8°F) and min 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

The arrival of January is marked by an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), bearing a close resemblance to December. In January, Potuga experiences an average nighttime temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

January's average heat index is calculated to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Potuga, Panama, is 74%.

Rainfall

In Potuga, Panama, during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Potuga is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of January in Potuga, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:29 EST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Potuga is January, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Potuga. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.