January weather forecast
Atakpame, Togo

January in Atakpame, Togo kicks off on a hot note, with clear skies and limited cloud cover. Sunny conditions dominate the month, offering ample daylight for various outdoor activities. The winds maintain a relatively low speed, making them barely noticeable. As the trend suggests, there is less rain, establishing January as a relatively dry month. However, the humidity reaches 40% and the rainfall recorded for the month is quite low at just 7mm (0.28"), both figures being the lowest in the entire year.

Temperature

January begins with an average high-temperature of a still torrid 36.3°C (97.3°F), reflecting close similarity to the preceding month. Atakpame in January observes a substantial swing from the daily highs, with average nighttime temperatures of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Heat index

January's average heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. 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.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

The least humid month in Atakpame is January, with an average relative humidity of 40%.

Rainfall

In Atakpame, in January, during 4.4 rainfall days, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Atakpame, 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 44min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 17:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:02 GMT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine in Atakpame 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 risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In January, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.