August weather forecast
Pira, Benin

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Pira, Benin, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28°C (82.4°F) and an average low of 21°C (69.8°F).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in August, averaging 28°C (82.4°F) and a minimum average of 21°C (69.8°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is computed to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' 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. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for 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.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Pira. Rain falls for 28.4 days and accumulates 156mm (6.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Pira, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:01 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Pira, Benin, is August, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Pira are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Pira?

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

How hot is it in Pira in August?

The high-temperature in Pira, Benin, during August is 28°C (82.4°F) and the low-temperature is 21°C (69.8°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).

What is the most humid month in Pira?

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

What is the average humidity in August in Pira?

In August, the average relative humidity in Pira is 87%.

What is the wettest month in Pira?

August is the month with the most rainfall in Pira, Benin. Rain falls for 28.4 days and accumulates 156mm (6.14") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in Pira?

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

How many hours of daylight does Pira have in August?

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

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Pira?

On the first day of August in Pira, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:01 WAT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Pira?

With an average of 6.9h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Pira.

How long on average sun shines in August in Pira?

The average sunshine duration in August in Pira is 6.9h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Pira?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Pira?

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

Average temperature in August - Pira, 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).

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Average pressure in August
Pira, Benin

Average pressure in August - Pira, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Pira, Benin

Average wind speed in August - Pira, 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).

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Average humidity in August
Pira, Benin

Average humidity in August - Pira, 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%).

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Average rainfall in August
Pira, Benin

Average rainfall in August - Pira, 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).

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Average rainfall days in August
Pira, Benin

Average rainfall days in August - Pira, 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).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Pira, Benin

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Pira, Benin
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 2min

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 5min

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).

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Average sunshine days in August
Pira, Benin

Average sunshine days in August - Pira, 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).

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Average UV index in August
Pira, Benin

Average UV index in August - Pira, 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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Pira, Benin

Average cloud cover in August - Pira, 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).

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Average visibility in August
Pira, Benin

Average visibility in August - Pira, 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).

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