January weather forecast
Kukuom, Ghana

January

Weather in January

January in Kukuom, Ghana, is a fiery hot winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.8°C (69.4°F) and max 35.6°C (96.1°F).

Temperature

Kukuom's warmest season falls during January and February, averaging a high-temperature of 35.6°C (96.1°F).

Heat index

January's heat index is computed to be a life-threatening hot 49°C (120.2°F). Stay watchful: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are likely. Ongoing effort may cause heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

The least humid month in Kukuom is January, with an average relative humidity of 64%.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of January, in Kukuom, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:18 GMT.

Sunshine

January has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine.

UV index

January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kukuom, Ghana. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during January translates into the following guidance:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the hottest in Kukuom?
The warmest period in Kukuom, Ghana, falls in January and February, when the average high-temperature reaches 35.6°C (96.1°F).
How hot does it get in Kukuom in January?
During January, Kukuom experiences an average high-temperature of 35.6°C (96.1°F) and a low-temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F). In January, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 49°C (120.2°F).
What is the least humid month in Kukuom?
January is the least humid month in Kukuom, Ghana, with an average relative humidity of 64%.
What is the average humidity in January in Kukuom?
The average relative humidity in January in Kukuom is 64%.
What is the driest month in Kukuom?
January is the month with the least rainfall in Kukuom. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 17mm (0.67") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in January in Kukuom?
In Kukuom, Ghana, in January, during 10.7 rainfall days, 17mm (0.67") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Kukuom have in January?
In January, the average day length in Kukuom is 11h and 47min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in January in Kukuom?
On the first day of January in Kukuom, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:18 GMT.
What month has the most sunshine in Kukuom?
January has the most sunshine of the year in Kukuom, Ghana, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in January in Kukuom?
In January, the average sunshine duration in Kukuom, Ghana, is 9.4h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Kukuom?
January through May, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kukuom.
What is the UV index intensity in January in Kukuom?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
Average max. wind speed
Average wind speed gusts
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Kukuom, Ghana
Average temperature in January
Kukuom, Ghana
  • Average high temperature in January: 35.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (35.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (28.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 20.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (23.1°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January, July and August (20.8°C).

Average pressure in January - Kukuom, Ghana
Average pressure in January
Kukuom, Ghana
  • Average pressure in January: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1014mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Kukuom, Ghana
Average wind speed in January
Kukuom, Ghana
  • Average wind speed in January: 4.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (4.3km/h).

Average humidity in January - Kukuom, Ghana
Average humidity in January
Kukuom, Ghana
  • Average humidity in January: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (64%).

Average rainfall in January - Kukuom, Ghana
Average rainfall in January
Kukuom, Ghana
  • Average rainfall in January: 17mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (163mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (17mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Kukuom, Ghana
Average rainfall days in January
Kukuom, Ghana
  • Average rainfall days in January: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (29.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.7 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kukuom, Ghana
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kukuom, Ghana
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 9h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January - Kukuom, Ghana
Average sunshine days in January
Kukuom, Ghana
  • Average sunshine days in January: 16.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (16.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.8 days).

Average UV index in January - Kukuom, Ghana
Average UV index in January
Kukuom, Ghana
  • Average UV index in January: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are August and September (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January - Kukuom, Ghana
Average cloud cover in January
Kukuom, Ghana
  • Average cloud cover in January: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 80).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).

Average visibility in January - Kukuom, Ghana
Average visibility in January
Kukuom, Ghana
  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February and December (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (5km).

englishespañol中文
Share