August weather forecastBinge, Angola

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Binge, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 19.8°C (67.6°F) and 32.4°C (90.3°F).

Temperature

In Binge, August records the highest average temperatures, peaking at 32.4°C (90.3°F) and reaching a low of 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is computed to be a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

Rainfall

In Binge, during August, the rain falls for 4.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. In Binge, during the entire year, the rain falls for 233.4 days and collects up to 1301mm (51.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Binge, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:00. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:58 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.