January weather forecast
Teteman, Ghana

January, the same as December, is another fiery hot winter month in Teteman, Ghana, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.9°C (69.6°F) and max 36.3°C (97.3°F).

Temperature

The start of January marks an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 36.3°C (97.3°F), hardly distinguishable from the conditions in December. Despite considerable daily temperature swings, a steady low-temperature average of 20.9°C (69.6°F) is noted throughout January.

Heat index

January's heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

January is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 40%.

Rainfall

In Teteman, in January, it is raining for 4.4 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 227.3 rainfall days, and 958mm (37.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January is 11h and 45min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:05 GMT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Teteman is 8.2h.

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 reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during January morphs into the following directions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 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. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.