January weather forecast
Palenque, Panama

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Palenque, Panama, is a moderately hot winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.8°C (76.6°F) and max 28.1°C (82.6°F).

Temperature

January welcomes an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.1°C (82.6°F), not much different from the preceding month. Throughout the nights in January, Palenque notes an average low of 24.8°C (76.6°F), a small dip from the daytime peak.

Heat index

Throughout January, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity in Palenque is 81%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 19.1 days. Throughout January, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated. In Palenque, during the entire year, the rain falls for 266.8 days and collects up to 1014mm (39.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 38min.
On the first day of January in Palenque, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:22 EST.

Sunshine

In Palenque, the average sunshine in January is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Palenque are January through September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in January interprets into the following advice:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Palenque in January?
Palenque in January has an average high-temperature of 28.1°C (82.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is calculated to be 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the average humidity in January in Palenque?
In Palenque, the average relative humidity in January is 81%.
How many days does it rain in January in Palenque?
In January, in Palenque, the rain falls for 19.1 days. Throughout January, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Palenque have in January?
In Palenque, Panama, the average day length in January is 11h and 38min.
When are sunrise and sunset in January in Palenque?
In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, in Palenque, Panama, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:22 EST.
How long on average sun shines in January in Palenque?
In Palenque, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.8h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Palenque?
January through September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in January in Palenque?
The average daily maximum UV index in January in Palenque, Panama, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January - Palenque, Panama
Average temperature in January
Palenque, Panama
  • Average high temperature in January: 28.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (29.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 24.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (25.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (24.8°C).

Average pressure in January - Palenque, Panama
Average pressure in January
Palenque, Panama
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1011.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are October and November (1009.6mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Palenque, Panama
Average wind speed in January
Palenque, Panama
  • Average wind speed in January: 14.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (15.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7.3km/h).

Average humidity in January - Palenque, Panama
Average humidity in January
Palenque, Panama
  • Average humidity in January: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (80%).

Average rainfall in January - Palenque, Panama
Average rainfall in January
Palenque, Panama
  • Average rainfall in January: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (144mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (17mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Palenque, Panama
Average rainfall days in January
Palenque, Panama
  • Average rainfall days in January: 19.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15.2 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Palenque, Panama
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Palenque, Panama
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January - Palenque, Panama
Average sunshine days in January
Palenque, Panama
  • Average sunshine days in January: 6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (9.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.2 days).

Average UV index in January - Palenque, Panama
Average UV index in January
Palenque, Panama
  • Average UV index in January: 7

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

Average cloud cover in January - Palenque, Panama
Average cloud cover in January
Palenque, Panama
  • Average cloud cover in January: 49

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 44).

Average visibility in January - Palenque, Panama
Average visibility in January
Palenque, Panama
  • Average visibility in January: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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