August weather forecast
Lalo, Benin

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

Temperature

August, with its average high-temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F), holds the record as the coldest month.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 83%.

Rainfall

In Lalo, during August, the rain falls for 27.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 104mm (4.09") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lalo, there are 207.1 rainfall days, and 739mm (29.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Lalo is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 19:11. On the last day of August, in Lalo, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:00 WAT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Lalo, 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 Lalo. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August translates into these guidelines:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. 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. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.