January weather forecastSaboga, Panama

Weather in January

January, like December, in Saboga, Panama, is another warm winter month, with an average temperature varying between 23.9°C (75°F) and 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

Saboga records a slight change with January's average high-temperatures adjusting to a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F) from December's 28.7°C (83.7°F). Saboga records an average temperature drop to a still moderately hot 23.9°C (75°F) in January.

Heat index

For January, the heat index is calculated to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, in Saboga, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout January, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Saboga, there are 309.6 rainfall days, and 2035mm (80.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Saboga is 11h and 41min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 18:22 EST.

Sunshine

In Saboga, the average sunshine in January is 8.4h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Saboga. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during January leads to these advisories:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.