July weather forecastOgoja, Nigeria

Weather in July

July, like June, in Ogoja, Nigeria, is a moderately hot summer month, with an average temperature varying between 22.8°C (73°F) and 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during July registers at a warm 29.2°C (84.6°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. An average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) marks the month of July.

Heat index

The heat index value during July is calculated to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. 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. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In July, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In Ogoja, during July, the rain falls for 26.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 163mm (6.42") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 171.2 rainfall days, and 872mm (34.33") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ogoja, the average length of the day in July is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:43 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in July is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ogoja are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in July leads to these guidelines:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.