January weather forecast
Bijagual, Panama

January in Bijagual, Panama, is a tropical winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.1°C (86.2°F) and min 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Temperature

At the onset of January, Bijagual records an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. In January, Bijagual encounters an average low-temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F) during the night.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is appraised at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. 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 particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

In Bijagual, during January, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bijagual, there are 239.3 rainfall days, and 1487mm (58.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bijagual, Panama, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of January in Bijagual, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:35 EST.

Sunshine

In Bijagual, the average sunshine in January is 9.7h.

UV index

January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during January translates into the following directions:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.