January weather forecastChupá, Panama

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in Chupá, Panama, is another hot winter month, with an average temperature varying between 21.2°C (70.2°F) and 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Temperature

The advent of January reveals an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month. An average low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F) marks the nights throughout January.

Heat index

The heat index value during January is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Chupá is 74%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Chupá, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of January, in Chupá, Panama, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:29 EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Chupá are January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in January translates into these instructions:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.