New Tafo weather in August
In August, New Tafo sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 22°C, with 92 mm of rain across 17.9 wet days and about 12.2 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in August, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of August to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is New Tafo's 12th-clearest and 1st-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see New Tafo's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 22°
- 1st coldest
- Rainfall
- 92 mm
- 17.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 12 min
- 6:04 AM – 6:17 PM
- Cloud cover
- 85%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 1st windiest
- Solar energy
- 3.84 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.6
- out of 10
New Tafo is town in Ashanti Region, Ghana.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical August day in New Tafo reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 22°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 26°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 1°C cooler than September.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 22 |
| 2 | 28 | 22 |
| 3 | 28 | 22 |
| 4 | 28 | 22 |
| 5 | 28 | 22 |
| 6 | 28 | 22 |
| 7 | 28 | 22 |
| 8 | 28 | 22 |
| 9 | 28 | 22 |
| 10 | 28 | 22 |
| 11 | 28 | 22 |
| 12 | 28 | 22 |
| 13 | 28 | 22 |
| 14 | 28 | 22 |
| 15 | 28 | 22 |
| 16 | 28 | 22 |
| 17 | 28 | 22 |
| 18 | 28 | 22 |
| 19 | 28 | 22 |
| 20 | 28 | 22 |
| 21 | 28 | 22 |
| 22 | 28 | 22 |
| 23 | 28 | 22 |
| 24 | 28 | 22 |
| 25 | 28 | 22 |
| 26 | 28 | 22 |
| 27 | 28 | 22 |
| 28 | 28 | 22 |
| 29 | 28 | 22 |
| 30 | 28 | 22 |
| 31 | 28 | 22 |
How August really feels in New Tafo
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
August sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
New Tafo weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 12th-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 22° | 20 | 3.9 | 11.7 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 34° / 24° | 42 | 8 | 11.8 | 3.2 |
| Mar | 33° / 24° | 99 | 17.2 | 12 | 2.8 |
| Apr | 32° / 24° | 103 | 18 | 12.1 | 3.0 |
| May | 31° / 23° | 117 | 20 | 12.3 | 3.3 |
| Jun | 29° / 23° | 131 | 22.2 | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| Jul | 28° / 22° | 106 | 19.3 | 12.4 | 4.4 |
| Aug | 28° / 22° | 92 | 17.9 | 12.2 | 4.6 |
| Sep | 29° / 22° | 141 | 23.9 | 12 | 3.6 |
| Oct | 30° / 23° | 121 | 22 | 11.9 | 3.6 |
| Nov | 31° / 22° | 60 | 12.6 | 11.7 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 31° / 22° | 22 | 4.9 | 11.6 | 5.0 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 0% of the time in August, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 6% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 94%.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cloudier (%) | 96 | 96 | 96 | 96 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 92 | 92 | 92 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 96 |
| 2 | 4 | 96 |
| 3 | 4 | 96 |
| 4 | 4 | 96 |
| 5 | 5 | 95 |
| 6 | 5 | 95 |
| 7 | 5 | 95 |
| 8 | 5 | 95 |
| 9 | 5 | 95 |
| 10 | 6 | 94 |
| 11 | 6 | 94 |
| 12 | 6 | 94 |
| 13 | 6 | 94 |
| 14 | 6 | 94 |
| 15 | 6 | 94 |
| 16 | 6 | 94 |
| 17 | 6 | 94 |
| 18 | 6 | 94 |
| 19 | 6 | 94 |
| 20 | 6 | 94 |
| 21 | 6 | 94 |
| 22 | 7 | 93 |
| 23 | 7 | 93 |
| 24 | 7 | 93 |
| 25 | 7 | 93 |
| 26 | 7 | 93 |
| 27 | 7 | 93 |
| 28 | 7 | 93 |
| 29 | 8 | 92 |
| 30 | 8 | 92 |
| 31 | 8 | 92 |
Chance of precipitation in August
New Tafo gets around 92 mm of rain over 17.9 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 59% and peaks near 71% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 54 |
| 2 | 54 |
| 3 | 54 |
| 4 | 54 |
| 5 | 54 |
| 6 | 54 |
| 7 | 54 |
| 8 | 54 |
| 9 | 54 |
| 10 | 54 |
| 11 | 55 |
| 12 | 55 |
| 13 | 56 |
| 14 | 56 |
| 15 | 57 |
| 16 | 58 |
| 17 | 59 |
| 18 | 60 |
| 19 | 60 |
| 20 | 61 |
| 21 | 61 |
| 22 | 62 |
| 23 | 63 |
| 24 | 63 |
| 25 | 64 |
| 26 | 66 |
| 27 | 67 |
| 28 | 68 |
| 29 | 69 |
| 30 | 70 |
| 31 | 71 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the oppressive band about 65% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Oppressive (%) | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 63 | 65 | 66 | 68 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 76 | 78 | 79 | 81 | 82 | 84 | 85 | 86 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 43 | 56 |
| 2 | 1 | 43 | 56 |
| 3 | 1 | 44 | 55 |
| 4 | 1 | 44 | 55 |
| 5 | 1 | 44 | 55 |
| 6 | 1 | 44 | 55 |
| 7 | 1 | 45 | 54 |
| 8 | 1 | 45 | 54 |
| 9 | 1 | 45 | 54 |
| 10 | 1 | 44 | 55 |
| 11 | 1 | 44 | 55 |
| 12 | 1 | 43 | 56 |
| 13 | 0 | 42 | 58 |
| 14 | 0 | 41 | 59 |
| 15 | 0 | 40 | 60 |
| 16 | 0 | 39 | 61 |
| 17 | 0 | 37 | 63 |
| 18 | 0 | 35 | 65 |
| 19 | 0 | 34 | 66 |
| 20 | 0 | 32 | 68 |
| 21 | 0 | 30 | 70 |
| 22 | 0 | 28 | 72 |
| 23 | 0 | 26 | 74 |
| 24 | 0 | 24 | 76 |
| 25 | 0 | 22 | 78 |
| 26 | 0 | 21 | 79 |
| 27 | 0 | 19 | 81 |
| 28 | 0 | 18 | 82 |
| 29 | 0 | 16 | 84 |
| 30 | 0 | 15 | 85 |
| 31 | 0 | 14 | 86 |
Wind in August
Winds average 9 km/h in August, the windiest month of the year.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 8 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 9 | calm |
| 23 | 9 | calm |
| 24 | 9 | calm |
| 25 | 9 | calm |
| 26 | 9 | calm |
| 27 | 9 | calm |
| 28 | 9 | calm |
| 29 | 9 | calm |
| 30 | 9 | calm |
| 31 | 8 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of August to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 12 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:04 AM to 6:02 AM, and sunset from 6:21 PM to 6:11 PM.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:21 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:21 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:21 |
| 4 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:21 |
| 5 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:21 |
| 6 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:20 |
| 7 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:20 |
| 8 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:20 |
| 9 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:20 |
| 10 | 12.3 | 6:04 | 6:19 |
| 11 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:19 |
| 12 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:19 |
| 13 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:18 |
| 14 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:18 |
| 15 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:18 |
| 16 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:17 |
| 17 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:17 |
| 18 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:16 |
| 19 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:16 |
| 20 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:16 |
| 21 | 12.2 | 6:04 | 6:15 |
| 22 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:15 |
| 23 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:14 |
| 24 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:14 |
| 25 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:13 |
| 26 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:13 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:13 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 6:03 | 6:12 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:12 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:03 | 6:11 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:02 | 6:11 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 3.84 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.84 kWh/m² to a high of 5.55 kWh/m² in February across the year — August's 3.84 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 10 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 11 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 12 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 13 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 14 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 15 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 16 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 29 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 30 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 31 | 3.9 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for New Tafo
None of New Tafo's seasonal hazards are active in August. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
New Tafo sees seasonal dust haze (January–April), heaviest in February.
Is August a good time to visit New Tafo?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a reasonable time to visit New Tafo for sightseeing.
What to pack for New Tafo in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, New Tafo sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 22°C. Pack light clothes and rain gear. About 18 days see rain.
UV index in New Tafo in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in New Tafo peaks around April 13 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 20 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 12 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Extreme |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in New Tafo in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in New Tafo is worst in January — around 122 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 5.6× the cleanest month (August, 22 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 122 | 97 | 48 | 43 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 31 | 42 | 90 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 122 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 97 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 48 | Poor |
| Apr | 43 | Poor |
| May | 28 | Moderate |
| Jun | 24 | Moderate |
| Jul | 22 | Moderate |
| Aug | 22 | Moderate |
| Sep | 24 | Moderate |
| Oct | 31 | Moderate |
| Nov | 42 | Poor |
| Dec | 90 | Unhealthy |
Where is New Tafo?
New Tafo sits at 6.7°N, 1.6°W, 277 m above sea level, in Ghana. The nearest listed city is Tafo, 1.0 km away.
Topography around New Tafo
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of New Tafo.
Within 3 km, the terrain around New Tafo has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 63 m around an average of 279 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 210 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 701 m.
The land around New Tafo is covered by artificial surfaces (90%) within 3 km, artificial surfaces (54%) and trees (28%) within 16 km, and trees (76%) within 80 km.
Ghana travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 38% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $3,257
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.6 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 43%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 1.8
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 25.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 540
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for New Tafo (6.719°, -1.6119°, elevation 277 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).