January weather forecast
Piedras Gordas, Panama

January in Piedras Gordas, Panama, is a tropical winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°C (72.1°F) and max 30.4°C (86.7°F).

Temperature

Piedras Gordas observes an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F) in January, barely different from 29.4°C (84.9°F) in December. During the month of January, Piedras Gordas's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

January's mean heat index is calculated to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of 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. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Piedras Gordas, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.8 days. Throughout January, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 247.4 rainfall days, and 1423mm (56.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of January, in Piedras Gordas, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during January morphs into the following directions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.