August weather forecastAlekpo, Benin

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Alekpo, Benin, with an average temperature varying between 28.8°C (83.8°F) and 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Temperature

The coldest period tends to be August, when average temperatures fluctuate between a high of 28.8°C (83.8°F) and a low of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Heat index

In August, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Alekpo are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

In August, in Alekpo, the rain falls for 27.3 days. Throughout August, 126mm (4.96") of precipitation is accumulated. In Alekpo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 227.3 days and collects up to 958mm (37.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Alekpo, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of August, in Alekpo, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:01 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 7.3h.

UV index

June through September, 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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.

Frequently asked questions

Alekpo records the coldest temperatures in August, averaging a high of 28.8°C (83.8°F) and a low of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

During August, Alekpo experiences an average high-temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F) and a low-temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 35°C (95°F).

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are most humid months in Alekpo.

In August, the average relative humidity in Alekpo, Benin, is 85%.

In Alekpo, Benin, during August, the rain falls for 27.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 126mm (4.96") of precipitation.

The average day length in August in Alekpo, Benin, is 12h and 23min.

On the first day of August in Alekpo, Benin, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:01 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in August in Alekpo, Benin, is 7.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index are June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Alekpo, Benin

  • Average high temperature in August: 28.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (36.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 20.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (24°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and August (20.9°C).

Average pressure in August
Alekpo, Benin

  • Average pressure in August: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Alekpo, Benin

  • Average wind speed in August: 6.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (4.9km/h).

Average humidity in August
Alekpo, Benin

  • Average humidity in August: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (40%).

Average rainfall in August
Alekpo, Benin

  • Average rainfall in August: 126mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (154mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (4mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Alekpo, Benin

  • Average rainfall days in August: 27.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (2.8 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Alekpo, Benin

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Alekpo, Benin

  • Average sunshine days in August: 2.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (1.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Alekpo, Benin

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Alekpo, Benin

  • Average cloud cover in August: 60

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in August
Alekpo, Benin

  • Average visibility in August: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (7km).