January weather forecast
Buenos Aires, Panama

January in Buenos Aires, Panama, is a tropical winter month, with an average temperature varying between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Temperature

January experiences an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), barely different from December's 29.4°C (84.9°F). January nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index for January is computed to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 76%.

Rainfall

In Buenos Aires, in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 261.2 rainfall days, and 1359mm (53.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Buenos Aires, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of January, 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

The months with the most sunshine in Buenos Aires are January and February, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during January morphs into the following directions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.