January weather forecast
Chicá, Panama

Chicá, Panama, greets the new year wrapped in warm temperatures signalling the start of another tropical year. On average, January sees high temperatures of 29.6°C (85.3°F) with humidity relatively high at 81%. As the month progresses, locals and travellers enjoy milder mornings with low temperatures averaging 23.5°C (74.3°F). Rainfall in January contributes to an average of 35mm (1.38") spread across 20.3 days, rendering much of this time dry. Despite being the starting month of the year, January boasts an impressive 11.7 hours of daylight and practically clear visibility of 10 kms.

Temperature

With the arrival of January, Chicá's average high-temperature registers at a still warm 29.6°C (85.3°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. Chicá, during January nights, observes an average temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

January's mean heat index is appraised at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. 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', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 81%.

Rainfall

In Chicá, Panama, during January, the rain falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 35mm (1.38") of precipitation. In Chicá, during the entire year, the rain falls for 308.7 days and collects up to 1598mm (62.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Chicá, 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 average sunshine in January in Chicá is 8.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.