August weather forecastChissaca, Angola

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Chissaca, is a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 14.8°C (58.6°F).

Temperature

Chissaca ushers in August with an average high-temperature of a tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. In the month of August, Chissaca witnesses a marked temperature drop at night, averaging a low of 14.8°C (58.6°F).

Heat index

In August, the heat index is evaluated at a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). Long-standing exposure coupled with ongoing activity could result in exhaustion, possibly causing heat cramps.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. 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 particularly relevant to children. 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.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 43%.

Rainfall

January through May, August through December are months with rainfall. August is the first month it rains. Throughout August, in the average 0.5 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 198 rainfall days, and 1143mm (45") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 11h and 44min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:55 WAT.

Sunshine

In Chissaca, the average sunshine in August is 7.5h.

UV index

May, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Chissaca, in August, the average high-temperature is 31.3°C (88.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 14.8°C (58.6°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 32°C (89.6°F).

In August, the average relative humidity is 43%.

August is the first month it rains. Throughout August, in the average 0.5 rainfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

In August, the average day length is 11h and 44min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:55 WAT.

In Chissaca, the average sunshine duration in August is 7.5h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Chissaca, Angola

  • Average high temperature in August: 31.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (24.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 14.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (17°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is June (11.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Chissaca, Angola

  • Average pressure in August: 1014.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1015.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.1mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Chissaca, Angola

  • Average wind speed in August: 6.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are June and July (6.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.1km/h).

Average humidity in August
Chissaca, Angola

  • Average humidity in August: 43%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (41%).

Average rainfall in August
Chissaca, Angola

  • Average rainfall in August: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (208mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June and July (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Chissaca, Angola

  • Average rainfall days in August: 0.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (28.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June and July (0.1 days).

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

  • Average daylight in August: 11h and 42min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Chissaca, Angola

  • Average sunshine days in August: 29.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Chissaca, Angola

  • Average UV index in August: 6

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

Average cloud cover in August
Chissaca, Angola

  • Average cloud cover in August: 4

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in August
Chissaca, Angola

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is December (6km).