January weather forecastEl Toro, Panama

Weather in January

January, the same as December, in El Toro, Panama, is another hot winter month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.1°C (89.8°F) and an average low of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Temperature

With the arrival of January, El Toro's average high-temperature registers at a still tropical 32.1°C (89.8°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. El Toro records a mean low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F) in January.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In El Toro, in January, it is raining for 8.3 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:30 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 are January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during January translates into the following guidance:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.