January weather forecastMenchaca, Panama

Weather in January

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

Temperature

As January takes its course, Menchaca's average high-temperature registers at a still tropical 32.1°C (89.8°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. In Menchaca, January nights witness a steady temperature drop to a pleasant 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

In January, the heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In Menchaca, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In Menchaca, in January, during 8.3 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Menchaca, Panama, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:30 EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Menchaca. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during January leads to these advisories:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.