January weather forecastRio Duque, Panama

January

Weather in January

January, like December, in Rio Duque, 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

The transition into January marks the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 28.1°C (82.6°F), differing minimally from December's 27.8°C (82°F). Rio Duque's nocturnal average in January closely mirrors its daytime temperatures, settling at a still moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Heat index

January's average heat index is evaluated at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to understand the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - hence, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during ongoing physical activities.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Rio Duque, in January, it is raining for 19.1 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rio Duque, there are 266.8 rainfall days, and 1014mm (39.92") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 40min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:24 EST.

Sunshine

In Rio Duque, the average sunshine in January is 7.8h.

UV index

January through September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in January interprets into the following advice:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. 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. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.

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

The high-temperature, in January, in Rio Duque, is 28.1°C (82.6°F), while the low-temperature averages to 24.8°C (76.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in January is evaluated at 33°C (91.4°F).

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

In Rio Duque, during January, the rain falls for 19.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 30mm (1.18") of precipitation.

In Rio Duque, Panama, the average day length in January is 11h and 40min.

On the first day of January in Rio Duque, Panama, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:24 EST.

In Rio Duque, the average sunshine duration in January is 7.8h.

The months with the highest UV index in Rio Duque are January through September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Rio Duque, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability 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

27.8°C

28.1°C

28.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.2km/h

15.3km/h

16.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.3

7.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Rio Duque, 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
Rio Duque, 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
Rio Duque, 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
Rio Duque, 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
Rio Duque, 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
Rio Duque, 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
Rio Duque, Panama

Average daylight in January: 11h and 42min

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 48min

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
Rio Duque, 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
Rio Duque, 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
Rio Duque, 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
Rio Duque, 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).