January weather forecast
Río Indio, Panama

January is a tropical winter month in Río Indio, Panama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.4°C (86.7°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

Río Indio's transition from December to January introduces an average high-temperature of a hot 30.4°C (86.7°F), marking an insignificant variation from the 29.4°C (84.9°F). During January, an average low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) is observed.

Heat index

The heat index for January is estimated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Río Indio, the average relative humidity in January is 77%.

Rainfall

In Río Indio, in January, it is raining for 8.8 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Río Indio, there are 247.4 rainfall days, and 1423mm (56.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day in Río Indio is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:26 EST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine 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. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during January leads to these advisories:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.