August weather forecastDasso, Benin

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Dasso, Benin, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.8°C (71.2°F) and max 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 21.8°C (71.2°F) respectively, August is Dasso's coldest month.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is evaluated at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. 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 human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Dasso, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:57 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Dasso is August, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Dasso are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. By wearing a generously brimmed hat, you can cut UV radiation exposure significantly.