January weather forecast
Akroso, Ghana

January, like December, is another hot winter month in Akroso, Ghana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.9°C (94.8°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

The warmest period tends to be January, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 34.9°C (94.8°F) and a low of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

January's average heat index is estimated at a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. 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. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 68%.

Rainfall

January and December are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 13.3 days and typically aggregates up to 25mm (0.98") of rain.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:12 GMT.

Sunshine

In Akroso, the average sunshine in January is 9.4h.

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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During January, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.