August weather forecastGouloua, Cameroon
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Gouloua, Cameroon, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).Temperature
August, having an average high-temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F), is the coldest month.Heat index
The heat index for August is appraised at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.
Humidity
The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 73%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 24.3 days and accumulates 154mm (6.06") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 12h and 28min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:13 WAT.
Sunshine
The average sunshine in August is 10.3h.UV index
January, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during August translates into the following directions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Gouloua, Cameroon
- Average high temperature in August: 30.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (40.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.8°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 23.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.9°C).
Average pressure in August
Gouloua, Cameroon
- Average pressure in August: 1011.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1006.3mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Gouloua, Cameroon
- Average wind speed in August: 7.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (7km/h).
Average humidity in August
Gouloua, Cameroon
- Average humidity in August: 73%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (73%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).
Average rainfall in August
Gouloua, Cameroon
- Average rainfall in August: 154mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (154mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Gouloua, Cameroon
- Average rainfall days in August: 24.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (24.3 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Gouloua, Cameroon
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 30min
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: 10h and 18min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Gouloua, Cameroon
- Average sunshine days in August: 5.6 days
The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Gouloua, Cameroon
- Average UV index in August: 7
The month with the highest UV index is April (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 7).
Average cloud cover in August
Gouloua, Cameroon
- Average cloud cover in August: 40
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 1).
Average visibility in August
Gouloua, Cameroon
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (9km).
