January weather forecastEl Prado, Panama

Weather in January

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

Temperature

The beginning of January reveals an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. El Prado observes an average low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F) during January.

Heat index

The heat index value for January is estimated at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In El Prado, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. In El Prado, 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 06:39 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:32 EST.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.6h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In January, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.