August weather forecastBungo, Angola

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Bungo, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 16.5°C (61.7°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

The warmest month is August, with an average high-temperature of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and an average low-temperature of 16.5°C (61.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is computed to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. 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. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In Bungo, the average relative humidity in August is 60%.

Rainfall

In Bungo, during August, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 261.7 rainfall days, and 1536mm (60.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bungo, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:57 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

In Bungo, temperatures reach their average annual highs in August, measuring 31.3°C (88.3°F) and a minimum average of 16.5°C (61.7°F).

In Bungo, 31.3°C (88.3°F) is the average high-temperature and 16.5°C (61.7°F) is the average low-temperature during August. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 35°C (95°F).

In August, the average relative humidity is 60%.

In Bungo, in August, during 8.3 rainfall days, 22mm (0.87") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In August, the average day length is 11h and 53min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:57 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in August is 7.3h.

The months with the highest UV index are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Bungo is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Bungo, Angola

  • Average high temperature in August: 31.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (24.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 16.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (18.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (15.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Bungo, Angola

  • Average pressure in August: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Bungo, Angola

  • Average wind speed in August: 7.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (7.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (5.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Bungo, Angola

  • Average humidity in August: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (91%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (54%).

Average rainfall in August
Bungo, Angola

  • Average rainfall in August: 22mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (229mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Bungo, Angola

  • Average rainfall days in August: 8.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.2 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Bungo, Angola

  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 54min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and November (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Bungo, Angola

  • Average sunshine days in August: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (28.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (0.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Bungo, Angola

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
Bungo, Angola

  • Average cloud cover in August: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in August
Bungo, Angola

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The month with the highest visibility is August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (6km).