January weather forecast
Santa Ana Arriba, Panama

January in Santa Ana Arriba, Panama, is a tropical winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.1°C (73.6°F) and max 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

The initiation of January sees an average high-temperature of a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. In Santa Ana Arriba, the January nights cool down to an average low of 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in January is computed to be a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. 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. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 76%.

Rainfall

In Santa Ana Arriba, Panama, in January, during 9.8 rainfall days, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Santa Ana Arriba, there are 261.2 rainfall days, and 1359mm (53.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Santa Ana Arriba, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of January in Santa Ana Arriba, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

Sunshine

January and February, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Santa Ana Arriba, Panama.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Santa Ana Arriba 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 hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during January leads to these instructions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.