January weather forecastPurio, Panama

Weather in January

January is a hot winter month in Purio, Panama, with an average temperature varying between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Temperature

The shift from December to January is characterized by an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), not significantly different from the 29.4°C (84.9°F) of December. Purio experiences an average low-temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F) in the month of January.

Heat index

In January, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is vital to stay hydrated, particularly during lengthy physical exercises.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In Purio, the average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Purio, in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Purio, during the entire year, the rain falls for 261.2 days and collects up to 1359mm (53.5") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Purio is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of January in Purio, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:27 EST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.