January weather forecastCanazas, Panama

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Canazas, Panama, is another hot winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.2°C (70.2°F) and an average high of 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Temperature

The arrival of January records an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), closely related to the 30.3°C (86.5°F) observed in December. Throughout January, Canazas encounters an average temperature drop to a pleasant 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during January is estimated at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 especially vital to children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Canazas, Panama, during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. In Canazas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269.3 days and collects up to 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Canazas, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 42min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:31 EST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Canazas is January, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during January translates into these guidelines:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.