January weather forecast
Buena Vista, Panama

January, the same as December, is another warm winter month in Buena Vista, Panama, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.5°C (74.3°F) and max 29.6°C (85.3°F).

Temperature

The commencement of January introduces an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Buena Vista experiences an average low-temperature reading of 23.5°C (74.3°F) throughout January.

Heat index

The heat index for January is evaluated at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, 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 highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Buena Vista, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Buena Vista, during January, the rain falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Buena Vista, there are 308.7 rainfall days, and 1598mm (62.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of January in Buena Vista, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:25 EST.

Sunshine

In Buena Vista, the average sunshine in January is 8.3h.

UV index

January through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Buena Vista, Panama. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in January translates into these instructions:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.