January weather forecast
Eikwe, Ghana

January, like December, is a hot winter month in Eikwe, Ghana, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.9°C (87.6°F) and min 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Temperature

January's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Eikwe experiences a consistent average temperature of 25.4°C (77.7°F) throughout the nights in January.

Heat index

For January, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The least humid month in Eikwe is January, with an average relative humidity of 76%.

Rainfall

January and August are months with the least rain in Eikwe when the rain falls for 20.1 days and typically aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of rain.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:20 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in January in Eikwe, Ghana, is 9.2h.

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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.