August weather forecast
Egbetab, Togo

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Egbetab, Togo, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.5°C (85.1°F) and an average low of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

Egbetab notes the coldest temperatures in August, with a high average of 29.5°C (85.1°F) and a low of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is calculated to be a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance 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.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Egbetab is August, when the rain falls for 23.7 days and typically aggregates up to 130mm (5.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Egbetab, Togo, is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:07 GMT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.