August weather forecast
Catenda do Ceú, Angola

August, the last month of the winter in Catenda do Ceú, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32°C (89.6°F) and an average low of 17.7°C (63.9°F).

Temperature

The warmest time of the year is August, with temperatures averaging a high of 32°C (89.6°F) and a low of 17.7°C (63.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index in August is appraised at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 62%.

Rainfall

In Catenda do Ceú, in August, it is raining for 2.1 days, with typically 2mm (0.08") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Catenda do Ceú, there are 208.7 rainfall days, and 1182mm (46.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 49min.
On the first day of August in Catenda do Ceú, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:55 WAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Catenda do Ceú, Angola, is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Catenda do Ceú. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in August translates into this advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.