January weather forecast
Cocle, Panama

January marks the beginning of the year in Cocle, Panama. Typical characteristics of January weather include long daylight hours, a significant amount of sunshine, and rare rainfall occurrences. The air pressure is slightly higher than during the latter part of the year, making for comfortable outdoor conditions. Relative humidity remains stable, creating a mildly humid climate. With January’s average high and low temperatures of 30.4°C (86.7°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F) respectively, warm attire is hardly needed.

Temperature

The shift into January reveals an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F), closely mirroring December's climate. In the month of January, Cocle witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for January is calculated to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. 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.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Cocle, in January, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation. In Cocle, during the entire year, the rain falls for 247.4 days and collects up to 1423mm (56.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Cocle is 11h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of January, in Cocle, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January and February, with an average of 9.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January through June, 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 vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during January leads to these advisories:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.