August weather forecast
Gayak, Cameroon

August, the last month of the summer in Gayak, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

In Gayak, the lowest average temperatures are observed in August, with a high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and a low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during August is appraised at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. 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. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

August is the most humid month in Gayak, with an average relative humidity of 73%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Gayak. Rain falls for 24.3 days and accumulates 154mm (6.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Gayak is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:12 WAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Gayak is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Gayak are January, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.