August weather forecastMassè, Benin

Weather in August

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

Temperature

August, known for its average high temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and an average low temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F), is the coldest month.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In Massè, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 18:57 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Massè is August, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.