January weather forecast
Cambutal, Panama

Surfing becomes ideal in Cambutal in January due to the sunlight that illuminates the beach for approximately 11.8 h every day. As the first month of the year, January brings with it pleasant weather characterized by an occasional sprinkle of rain and a perfect blend of warmth and the cooling breezes. Weather conditions are generally favourable for outdoor activities as it marks the end of the rainy season. The average temperature fluctuates between 21.2°C (70.2°F) and 32.1°C (89.8°F), making it a warm month for heat lovers. As January ends, wind speed tends to increase setting the pace for the weather conditions in February.

Temperature

Cambutal's entry into January measures an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), closely parallel to the preceding month. The mean low-temperature during January nights in Cambutal, Panama, is an agreeable 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is calculated to be a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In Cambutal, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In Cambutal, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:29 EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.6h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year.

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 threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: During January, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.