January weather forecast
Rio Grande, Panama

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

Temperature

Rio Grande's weather in January, with an average high-temperature of a hot 30.4°C (86.7°F), subtly shifts from December's 29.4°C (84.9°F). An average temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) is recorded in Rio Grande during the nights in January.

Heat index

During January, the heat index is computed to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Rio Grande is 77%.

Rainfall

In Rio Grande, in January, during 8.8 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Rio Grande, during the entire year, the rain falls for 247.4 days and collects up to 1423mm (56.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Rio Grande is 11h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:14. On the last day of January, in Rio Grande, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through June, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Rio Grande. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in January suggests the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.