January weather forecast
Asafara, Ghana

January, like December, is another tropical winter month in Asafara, Ghana, with an average temperature varying between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 31°C (87.8°F).

Temperature

January's average high-temperature is a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), maintaining a close comparison with December's 30.8°C (87.4°F). Asafara records an average temperature drop to a warm 25.3°C (77.5°F) in January.

Heat index

For most parts of January, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall in Asafara. Rain falls for 14.9 days and accumulates 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Asafara, Ghana, is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:15 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during January translates into the following recommendations:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.