July weather forecast
Navrongo, Ghana

In July, Navrongo experiences a significant decline in temperature range and maximum sunlight hours, a byproduct of the extended monsoon. The season offers peak humidity at 67%, lending a different atmosphere to the city. More rainfall, cloud cover, and low pressure carve a divergently different meteorological profile, as compared to the preceding months.

Temperature

July's arrival in Navrongo coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from June's sweltering 37.2°C (99°F) to a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Navrongo, in July, witnesses an average low-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

July's heat index is calculated to be a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. 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 in Navrongo is 67%.

Rainfall

In July, in Navrongo, the rain falls for 20.7 days. Throughout July, 83mm (3.27") of precipitation is accumulated. In Navrongo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.8 days and collects up to 446mm (17.56") of precipitation.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day in Navrongo is 12h and 41min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:28 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in July in Navrongo is 9.8h.

UV index

January, June through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in July translates into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.