January weather forecast
Suhum, Ghana

Kicking off the new year, the Suhum, Ghana weather remains highly conducive for tourists and locals. Ushering in the sunny conditions is an average UV index of 7. The city experiences a rather placid climate, distinguished by the gentle breeze which makes the relatively high temperatures bearable. The weather remains largely predictable, as the clouds get very minimal coverage of the sky. Citizens and tourists alike get to enjoy daylight for more than half the day, an offering typical of Suhum in January.

Temperature

During January and February, Suhum experiences its warmest period, with an average high-temperature of 34.8°C (94.6°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in January is evaluated at a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. With ongoing exertion, heatstroke becomes a possibility.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

Rainfall

In Suhum, in January, it is raining for 11.2 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Suhum, there are 268.3 rainfall days, and 1111mm (43.74") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:11 GMT.

Sunshine

In Suhum, the average sunshine in January is 9.3h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Suhum. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in January transforms into this advice:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Outfit yourself in sun-safe attire, like long sleeves, pants, a hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses.