August weather forecastKokiborou, Benin
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Kokiborou, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°C (87.3°F) and 22.4°C (72.3°F).Temperature
Kokiborou's August weather, with an average high temperature of 30.7°C (87.3°F) and an average low temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.Heat index
The heat index in August is estimated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.
Humidity
The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 80%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 23.8 days and typically aggregates up to 149mm (5.87") of precipitation.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 29min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:01 WAT.
Sunshine
With an average of 7.6h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents 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:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. 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. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Kokiborou, Benin
- Average high temperature in August: 30.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.7°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 22.4°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (27.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.1°C).
Average pressure in August
Kokiborou, Benin
- Average pressure in August: 1011.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1011.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Kokiborou, Benin
- Average wind speed in August: 7.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (9.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.5km/h).
Average humidity in August
Kokiborou, Benin
- Average humidity in August: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (15%).
Average rainfall in August
Kokiborou, Benin
- Average rainfall in August: 149mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (149mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Kokiborou, Benin
- Average rainfall days in August: 23.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (23.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0.1 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kokiborou, Benin
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 7h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Kokiborou, Benin
- Average sunshine days in August: 5.3 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Kokiborou, Benin
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April and May (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are August and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in August
Kokiborou, Benin
- Average cloud cover in August: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in August
Kokiborou, Benin
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (9km).
