August weather forecastAhomadégbé, Benin

Weather in August

August marks the pinnacle of Ahomadégbé's monsoon season. Weather charts record the highest rainfall at 129mm (5.08"), painting the town anew in vibrant green hues. Wind speeds present a comforting range without causing significant disturbances. However, the combination of high humidity and scanty sunshine makes for a truly damp month. Residual cloud cover serves as visual reminders of the persistent rains.

Temperature

During the coldest month, August, temperatures average a high of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and a low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during August is estimated at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Ahomadégbé, during August, the rain falls for 27.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 104mm (4.09") of precipitation. In Ahomadégbé, during the entire year, the rain falls for 207.1 days and collects up to 739mm (29.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:10. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 18:59 WAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.8h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. 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. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.