January weather forecast
Panama City Beach, FL

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Weather in January

January in Panama City Beach can be characterized as a month with cooler temperatures and moderate rainfall. Temperatures range from a low of 47.7°F (8.7°C) to a high of 60.1°F (15.6°C). Relative humidity averages at 72% during the month. As the first month of the year, it eases into the winter season with clear skies and calm winds. As the city heads into February, temperatures rise slightly, initiating the slow transition to spring weather.

Temperature

Panama City Beach's temperature records reveal January as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 60.1°F (15.6°C) and lows of 47.7°F (8.7°C).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In Panama City Beach, in January, it is raining for 10.2 days, with typically 2.09" (53mm) of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.1 rainfall days, and 35.83" (910mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January and March are months with snowfall. The months with the most snowfall days are January and March, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

Ocean temperature

In Panama City Beach, Florida, in January, the average water temperature is 63.1°F (17.3°C).
Note: The majority of people find swimming in 63.1°F (17.3°C) unenjoyable. As the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C), breathing becomes more challenging to control.

Daylight

In Panama City Beach, the average length of the day in January is 10h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 6h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 4 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing. Be mindful! The reflection from snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twice.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Panama City Beach?

January, with its high-temperature average of 60.1°F (15.6°C) and a low-temperature average of 47.7°F (8.7°C), is the coldest month in Panama City Beach.

What is the usual temperature for Panama City Beach in January?

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during January are 60.1°F (15.6°C) and 47.7°F (8.7°C) respectively.

What is the average humidity in January?

The average relative humidity in January is 72%.

How many days does it rain in January?

In Panama City Beach, during January, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.09" (53mm) of precipitation.

When does it snow the most?

The months with the most snowfall days are January and March, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

When does it start to snow?

January is the first month it typically snows. Throughout January, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

What is the ocean temperature in January?

In Panama City Beach, the average seawater temperature in January is 63.1°F (17.3°C). For most, swimming in 63.1°F (17.3°C) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 69.8°F (21°C) to 59°F (15°C).

What is the average length of the day in January?

The average day length in January is 10h and 28min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in January in Panama City Beach?

On the first day of January, sunrise is at 6:39 am and sunset at 4:53 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:34 am and sunset at 5:18 pm CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Panama City Beach have in January?

In Panama City Beach, the average sunshine duration in January is 6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 4.

What is the UV index reading in January?

In Panama City Beach, the average daily maximum UV index in January is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in January
Panama City Beach, FL

Average temperature in January - Panama City Beach, FL
  • Average high temperature in January: 60.1°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (88.3°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (60.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in January: 47.7°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (78.6°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (47.7°F).

Average pressure in January
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Average pressure in January - Panama City Beach, FL
  • Average pressure in January: 30.16"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June, August and September (29.98"Hg).

Average wind speed in January
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Average wind speed in January - Panama City Beach, FL
  • Average wind speed in January: 9.2mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6.5mph).

Average humidity in January
Panama City Beach, FL

Average humidity in January - Panama City Beach, FL
  • Average humidity in January: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (71%).

Average rainfall in January
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Average rainfall in January - Panama City Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall in January: 2.09"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (5.04").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.69").

Average rainfall days in January
Panama City Beach, FL

Average rainfall days in January - Panama City Beach, FL
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (7.9 days).

Average snowfall days in January
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Average snowfall days in January - Panama City Beach, FL
  • Average snowfall days in January: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and March (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in January
Panama City Beach, FL

Average sea temperature in January - Panama City Beach, FL
  • Average sea temperature in January: 63.1°F

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (86°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (62.9°F).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Panama City Beach, FL

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Panama City Beach, FL
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h and 0min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in January
Panama City Beach, FL

Average sunshine days in January - Panama City Beach, FL
  • Average sunshine days in January: 18.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (21 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.7 days).

Average UV index in January
Panama City Beach, FL

Average UV index in January - Panama City Beach, FL
  • Average UV index in January: 4

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in January
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Average cloud cover in January - Panama City Beach, FL
  • Average cloud cover in January: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 38).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and October (Cloud cover 22).

Average visibility in January
Panama City Beach, FL

Average visibility in January - Panama City Beach, FL
  • Average visibility in January: 6mi

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

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