July weather forecastPalaka, Togo

Weather in July

July, the same as June, in Palaka, Togo, is another tropical summer month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.1°C (71.8°F) and 30.2°C (86.4°F).

Temperature

July signifies a gentle decline in Palaka's average high-temperature, easing from a tropical 33.3°C (91.9°F) in June to a still hot 30.2°C (86.4°F). The average low-temperature during July nights is an agreeable 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Heat index

During July, the heat index is computed to be a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light 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 'felt air temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In July, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Palaka, Togo, during July, the rain falls for 25.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 116mm (4.57") of precipitation. In Palaka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 155.6 days and collects up to 640mm (25.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of July in Palaka, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:19 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in July in Palaka is 8.7h.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in July leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.