January weather forecast
Defale, Togo

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

Temperature

January's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still very hot 36.3°C (97.3°F), showing a minute difference from December's 35°C (95°F). In stark contrast to the day's heat, the temperature dips to an average of 20.9°C (69.6°F) during January nights.

Heat index

The average heat index in January is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 4.4 days. Throughout January, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Defale, 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 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:02 GMT.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine 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 value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In January, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.