January weather forecast
Kumawu, Ghana

January is a fiery hot winter month in Kumawu, Ghana, with an average temperature ranging between max 36°C (96.8°F) and min 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Temperature

The arrival of January brings an average high-temperature of a very hot 36°C (96.8°F), closely following the temperature pattern of December. Kumawu's daily high temperature significantly diverges from the consistently recorded temperature low averaging an agreeable 20.3°C (68.5°F) in January.

Heat index

In January, the heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is a late-stage sign of dehydration - hence, it is necessary to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 55%, January is the least humid month in Kumawu.

Rainfall

In Kumawu, in January, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation. In Kumawu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 265.7 days and collects up to 1056mm (41.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kumawu, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of January in Kumawu, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:13 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Kumawu is January, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in January translates into this advice:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.