August weather forecast
Kafingbe, Benin

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

Temperature

In Kafingbe, August is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 28.8°C (83.8°F) and a low of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is computed to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Implement heightened safety measures - risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is increased. Prolonged activity may result in heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kafingbe, during August, the rain falls for 27.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 126mm (4.96") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 227.3 rainfall days, and 958mm (37.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:00 WAT.

Sunshine

In Kafingbe, 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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.