January weather forecast
Alakple, Ghana

January, the same as December, in Alakple, Ghana, is another tropical winter month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and an average high of 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Temperature

The onset of January notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), subtly shifted from December's 31.8°C (89.2°F). Alakple records an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F) throughout the nights in January.

Heat index

For most parts of January, the heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The least humid month in Alakple is January, with an average relative humidity of 69%.

Rainfall

In Alakple, during January, the rain falls for 8.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 236.4 rainfall days, and 692mm (27.24") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:53. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:05 GMT.

Sunshine

In Alakple, the average sunshine in January is 8.3h.

UV index

January through June, September 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 radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.