August weather forecastDouva, Cameroon

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Douva, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.2°C (82.8°F) and an average low of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

August is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 28.2°C (82.8°F) at the peak and 20.8°C (69.4°F) at the base.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', 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. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 82%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 29.5 days and accumulates 215mm (8.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:15 WAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

July, August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Frequently asked questions

August, on average, is the coldest month in Douva, registering a high temperature of 28.2°C (82.8°F) and a low of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

The average high-temperature, in August, in Douva, is 28.2°C (82.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 20.8°C (69.4°F). In August, 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, is estimated at 33°C (91.4°F).

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

In Douva, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

August is the month with the most rainfall in Douva. Rain falls for 29.5 days and accumulates 215mm (8.46") of precipitation.

In August, the rain falls for 29.5 days. Throughout August, 215mm (8.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Douva, the average day length in August is 12h and 27min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:15 WAT.

In Douva, Cameroon, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.3h.

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

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Douva, Cameroon

  • Average high temperature in August: 28.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (38.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 20.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.6°C).

Average pressure in August
Douva, Cameroon

  • Average pressure in August: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1006.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Douva, Cameroon

  • Average wind speed in August: 6.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Douva, Cameroon

  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (16%).

Average rainfall in August
Douva, Cameroon

  • Average rainfall in August: 215mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (215mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Douva, Cameroon

  • Average rainfall days in August: 29.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (29.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Douva, Cameroon

  • 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 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Douva, Cameroon

  • Average sunshine days in August: 1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1 days).

Average UV index in August
Douva, Cameroon

  • 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, August and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Douva, Cameroon

  • Average cloud cover in August: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in August
Douva, Cameroon

  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (8km).