January weather forecastUtira, Panama

January

Weather in January

January, like December, is another tropical winter month in Utira, Panama, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.2°C (70.2°F) and max 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Temperature

January ushers in an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.1°C (89.8°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. January brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is evaluated at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Utira, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

Rainfall

In Utira, in January, during 8.3 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Utira, during the entire year, the rain falls for 269.3 days and collects up to 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Utira, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:31 EST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is January, with an average of 9.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in January leads to these recommendations:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Updated: Jun 17, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Utira, 32.1°C (89.8°F) is the average high-temperature and 21.2°C (70.2°F) is the average low-temperature during January. In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 42°C (107.6°F).

In Utira, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

In Utira, during January, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.

The average day length in January is 11h and 43min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:31 EST.

With an average of 9.6h of sunshine, January has the most sunshine of the year.

In January, the average sunshine duration is 9.6h.

January through June and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year January F M A M J J A S O N D

Dec

January

Feb

Average high temperature

30.3°C

32.1°C

33.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

6.6km/h

9km/h

9.9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

8.5

19.7

21.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in January
Utira, Panama

Average high temperature in January: 32.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (34.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (29.2°C).

Average low temperature in January: 21.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°C).

Average pressure in January
Utira, Panama

Average pressure in January: 1010.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Utira, Panama

Average wind speed in January: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (4.2km/h).

Average humidity in January
Utira, Panama

Average humidity in January: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August, September and October (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (65%).

Average rainfall in January
Utira, Panama

Average rainfall in January: 28mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (309mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (11mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Utira, Panama

Average rainfall days in January: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (31 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Utira, Panama

Average daylight in January: 11h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

Average sunshine in January: 9h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Utira, Panama

Average sunshine days in January: 19.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (0.1 days).

Average UV index in January
Utira, Panama

Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July, August, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in January
Utira, Panama

Average cloud cover in January: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in January
Utira, Panama

Average visibility in January: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August, September, October and November (6km).