January weather forecast
Nyékonakpoé, Togo

January, like December, in Nyékonakpoé, Togo, is another sweltering winter month, with an average temperature varying between 36.6°C (97.9°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

The beginning of January records an average high-temperature of a still fiery hot 36.6°C (97.9°F), marking a negligible difference from December's 35.4°C (95.7°F). In Nyékonakpoé, the nighttime chill during January is a clear shift from the day's highs, with an average of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

In January, the average heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. 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', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 55%.

Rainfall

In Nyékonakpoé, in January, it is raining for 6.6 days, with typically 10mm (0.39") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 237.6 rainfall days, and 980mm (38.58") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Nyékonakpoé, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:05 GMT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

January through May, October through December, 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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during January, leads to the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.