August weather forecastSanson, Benin

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Sanson, Benin, with an average temperature varying between 21.5°C (70.7°F) and 28.4°C (83.1°F).

Temperature

Sanson's temperature records reveal August as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 28.4°C (83.1°F) and lows of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 25.1 days and accumulates 140mm (5.51") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:12. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:59 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 6.1h 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

Sanson's coldest month, August, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 28.4°C (83.1°F) to a low of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

In August, in Sanson, the average high-temperature is 28.4°C (83.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 21.5°C (70.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 34°C (93.2°F).

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

The average relative humidity in August is 87%.

The month with the most rainfall in Sanson is August, when the rain falls for 25.1 days and typically aggregates up to 140mm (5.51") of precipitation.

In Sanson, in August, during 25.1 rainfall days, 140mm (5.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Sanson, the average day length in August is 12h and 25min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:59 WAT.

The month with the least sunshine in Sanson is August, with an average of 6.1h of sunshine.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 6.1h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Sanson are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Sanson, Benin

  • Average high temperature in August: 28.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (39.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 21.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.7°C).

Average pressure in August
Sanson, Benin

  • Average pressure in August: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1008.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Sanson, Benin

  • Average wind speed in August: 7.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in August
Sanson, 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 (22%).

Average rainfall in August
Sanson, Benin

  • Average rainfall in August: 140mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (140mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Sanson, Benin

  • Average rainfall days in August: 25.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (25.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.3 days).

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

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Sanson, Benin

  • Average sunshine days in August: 3.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Sanson, Benin

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Sanson, Benin

  • Average cloud cover in August: 63

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 63).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in August
Sanson, 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 August and September (7km).