August weather forecastKoko, Benin

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Koko, Benin, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21°C (69.8°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).

Temperature

With average high and low temperatures of 28°C (82.4°F) and 21°C (69.8°F) respectively, August is Koko's coldest month.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is evaluated at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 87%, August is the most humid month in Koko.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Koko is August, when the rain falls for 28.4 days and typically aggregates up to 156mm (6.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:01 WAT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Koko are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August leads to these instructions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Frequently asked questions

August, with its high-temperature average of 28°C (82.4°F) and a low-temperature average of 21°C (69.8°F), is the coldest month.

In August, in Koko, the average high-temperature is 28°C (82.4°F), and the average low-temperature is 21°C (69.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 33°C (91.4°F).

The most humid month in Koko, Benin, is August, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

The average relative humidity in August in Koko is 87%.

The month with the most rainfall in Koko is August, when the rain falls for 28.4 days and typically aggregates up to 156mm (6.14") of precipitation.

In Koko, in August, it is raining for 28.4 days, with typically 156mm (6.14") of accumulated precipitation.

In Koko, the average day length in August is 12h and 23min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of the month, in Koko, Benin, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:01 WAT.

August has the least sunshine of the year in Koko, Benin, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Koko, Benin, is 6.9h.

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Koko, Benin.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Koko, Benin

  • Average high temperature in August: 28°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (38.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 21°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (24.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°C).

Average pressure in August
Koko, Benin

  • Average pressure in August: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Koko, Benin

  • Average wind speed in August: 6.1km/h

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

Average humidity in August
Koko, Benin

  • Average humidity in August: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (23%).

Average rainfall in August
Koko, Benin

  • Average rainfall in August: 156mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (156mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Koko, Benin

  • Average rainfall days in August: 28.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.4 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Koko, 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 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in August
Koko, Benin

  • Average sunshine days in August: 1.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Koko, Benin

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The month with the highest UV index is March (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Koko, Benin

  • Average cloud cover in August: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in August
Koko, Benin

  • Average visibility in August: 7km

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