January weather forecastTole, Panama

Weather in January

January, like December, is another hot winter month in Tole, Panama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.2°C (70.2°F) and 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Temperature

Tole's weather in January, with an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), subtly shifts from December's 30.3°C (86.5°F). During January nights, Tole records an average temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index in January is appraised at a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January in Tole is 74%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 8.3 days. Throughout January, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Tole, Panama, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Tole, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of January, in Tole, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:33 EST.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year in Tole, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in January translates into this advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.