August weather forecast
Bula Atumba, Angola

The last month of the winter, August, is another tropical month in Bula Atumba, Angola, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32°C (89.6°F) and 17.7°C (63.9°F).

Temperature

August is the month when Bula Atumba sees the highest average temperatures, with a high of 32°C (89.6°F) and a low of 17.7°C (63.9°F).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is estimated at 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.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. 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. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Bula Atumba, the average relative humidity in August is 62%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 2.1 days. Throughout August, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bula Atumba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 208.7 days and collects up to 1182mm (46.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:59. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:59 WAT.

Sunshine

In Bula Atumba, Angola, the average sunshine in August is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. The months with the lowest UV index in Bula Atumba, Angola, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in August leads to these recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.