January weather forecastBagala, Panama

Weather in January

January in Bagala, Panama, is a tropical winter month, with an average temperature varying between 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into January, Bagala experiences an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), marking a minor shift from the preceding month. Bagala experiences an average nighttime temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F) in the month of January.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is estimated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Bagala, in January, it is raining for 9.3 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bagala, there are 217.9 rainfall days, and 1377mm (54.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Bagala is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of January, in Bagala, Panama, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 18:36 EST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bagala are January through July and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.