January weather forecastLa Soledad, Panama

January

Weather in January

January is a hot winter month in La Soledad, Panama, with an average temperature varying between 22.3°C (72.1°F) and 30.4°C (86.7°F).

Temperature

The introduction of January notes a subtle temperature variation to a hot 30.4°C (86.7°F) from December's 29.4°C (84.9°F). January nights in La Soledad are marked by an average temperature drop to an agreeable 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for January is estimated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In La Soledad, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In La Soledad, during January, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. In La Soledad, during the entire year, the rain falls for 247.4 days and collects up to 1423mm (56.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in La Soledad is 11h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:15. 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 La Soledad.

UV index

January through June, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. 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 maximum daily UV index of 7 in January converts into the following recommendations:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Updated: Feb 2, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In La Soledad, 30.4°C (86.7°F) is the average high-temperature and 22.3°C (72.1°F) is the average low-temperature during January. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is estimated at 38°C (100.4°F).

In January, the average relative humidity in La Soledad, Panama, is 77%.

In La Soledad, Panama, during January, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation.

The average day length in January is 11h and 42min.

On the first day of January in La Soledad, Panama, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

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

In La Soledad, Panama, the average sunshine duration in January is 9.2h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

29.4°C

30.4°C

31.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.2km/h

15.2km/h

16.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

8.6

15.7

17.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
La Soledad, Panama

Average high temperature in January: 30.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (32.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are October and November (29.3°C).

Average low temperature in January: 22.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (23.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (22.3°C).

Average pressure in January
La Soledad, Panama

Average pressure in January: 1010.8mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and March (1010.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.8mbar).

Average wind speed in January
La Soledad, Panama

Average wind speed in January: 14.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (15.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.3km/h).

Average humidity in January
La Soledad, Panama

Average humidity in January: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (72%).

Average rainfall in January
La Soledad, Panama

Average rainfall in January: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (228mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (7mm).

Average rainfall days in January
La Soledad, Panama

Average rainfall days in January: 8.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (28.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.1 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
La Soledad, Panama

Average daylight in January: 11h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
La Soledad, Panama

Average sunshine days in January: 15.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (1.7 days).

Average UV index in January
La Soledad, Panama

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May and June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).