August weather forecastKetou, Benin

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Ketou, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

Ketou's temperature records reveal August as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and lows of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is evaluated at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Ketou, in August, during 27.5 rainfall days, 104mm (4.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Ketou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 207.1 days and collects up to 739mm (29.09") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ketou, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:57 WAT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Ketou, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Ketou. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.