January weather forecast
Canto del Llano, Panama

January, like December, is a hot winter month in Canto del Llano, Panama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.2°C (70.2°F) and 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Temperature

In January, the average high-temperature registers at a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), nearly identical to December's 30.3°C (86.5°F). Throughout January, Canto del Llano encounters an average temperature drop to a pleasant 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in January is computed to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In Canto del Llano, in January, during 8.3 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Canto del Llano, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269.3 days and collects up to 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:37 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:30 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.