August weather forecastCamatambo, Angola

Weather in August

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

Temperature

August is the warmest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 32.4°C (90.3°F) and an average low of 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Heat index

August's heat index is evaluated at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Camatambo, in August, during 4.1 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 233.4 rainfall days, and 1301mm (51.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

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

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.