July weather forecast
Akaba, Togo

As July rolls in, Akaba reaches peak humidity, making this month the wettest period of the year. Pertaining to the relatively mild climate, the temperature dips down to its lowest, at 29.3°C (84.7°F). This month is characterized by surprisingly cool weather, considering it is the height of summer in most regions globally. Despite the damp conditions and excessive cloud cover, the weather doesn't prove a hindrance to daily life in this resilient city.

Temperature

As Akaba welcomes July, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a moderately hot 29.3°C (84.7°F), showing little deviation from June's 31.6°C (88.9°F). Akaba experiences an average low-temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F) in the month of July.

Heat index

The heat index for July is calculated to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

In July, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

In July, in Akaba, the rain falls for 26.2 days. Throughout July, 144mm (5.67") of precipitation is accumulated. In Akaba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 227.3 days and collects up to 958mm (37.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Akaba, the average length of the day in July is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of July in Akaba, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:16 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in July is 8.2h.

UV index

June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In July, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. 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. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.