January weather forecast
El Cano, Panama

January is a tropical winter month in El Cano, Panama, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°C (72.1°F) and max 30.4°C (86.7°F).

Temperature

The commencement of January notes an average high-temperature of a hot 30.4°C (86.7°F), exhibiting little difference from the previous month. El Cano records an average low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) throughout the month of January.

Heat index

The heat index value during January is evaluated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In El Cano, during January, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in El Cano, there are 247.4 rainfall days, and 1423mm (56.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in El Cano is 11h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in El Cano are January through June, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.