January weather forecast
Oyibi, Ghana

January, the same as December, in Oyibi, Ghana, is another tropical winter month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.3°C (73.9°F) and max 33.8°C (92.8°F).

Temperature

January through April, with an average high-temperature of 33.8°C (92.8°F), are marked as the warmest months.

Heat index

The heat index in January is appraised at a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 68%, January is the least humid month.

Rainfall

January is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 13.1 days and accumulates 25mm (0.98") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:10 GMT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index 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:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.