January weather forecast
Viguí, Panama

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

Temperature

January brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. In the month of January, the average temperature dips to an agreeable 21.2°C (70.2°F) during the night.

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is computed to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. 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 remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Viguí, in January, during 8.3 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 269.3 rainfall days, and 2235mm (87.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Viguí is 11h and 42min.
On the first day of January in Viguí, Panama, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 18:32 EST.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year in Viguí, 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.