August weather forecast
Calemba, Angola

The last month of the winter, August, is another hot month in Calemba, Angola, with an average temperature varying between 16.5°C (61.7°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

Calemba's August weather reaches an average high of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and an average low of 16.5°C (61.7°F), making it the warmest month.

Heat index

For August, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Calemba is 60%.

Rainfall

In Calemba, during August, the rain falls for 8.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 22mm (0.87") of precipitation. In Calemba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 261.7 days and collects up to 1536mm (60.47") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Calemba is 11h and 50min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 17:57 WAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Calemba is 7.3h.

UV index

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Calemba. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. 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. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.