January weather forecast
Kpong, Ghana

January, like December, is another hot winter month in Kpong, Ghana, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.2°C (75.6°F) and max 34.8°C (94.6°F).

Temperature

In Kpong, the warmest months are January and February, registering an average high-temperature of 34.8°C (94.6°F).

Heat index

For January, the heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Mind: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke can develop with continued physical activity.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. 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 quite important for babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 62%, January is the least humid month in Kpong.

Rainfall

In Kpong, Ghana, during January, the rain falls for 9.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 16mm (0.63") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kpong, there are 248.2 rainfall days, and 932mm (36.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kpong, Ghana, the average length of the day in January is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of January in Kpong, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:08 GMT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Kpong is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Kpong are January through June, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.