January weather forecast
Anyimon, Ghana

January is a torrid winter month in Anyimon, Ghana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 36.1°C (97°F) and an average low of 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Temperature

The beginning of January records an average high-temperature of a sweltering 36.1°C (97°F), almost echoing the conditions of the previous month. Anyimon, in the heat of January, registers a significant plunge to a mean of 19.8°C (67.6°F) during the nights.

Heat index

The heat index in January is appraised at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The least humid month is January, with an average relative humidity of 44%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 3.6 days and accumulates 4mm (0.16") of rain.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 45min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:18 GMT.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.