August weather forecast
Maroua, Cameroon

August is synonymous with Maroua's heaviest rainfall of the year. It records an all-time high of 154mm (6.06") of rain, considerably cooling down the city with temperatures averaging between 30.8°C (87.4°F) high and 23.3°C (73.9°F) low. The increased cloud, combined with an average of 12.5 daylight hours, results in a significant decrease in average sunshine hours. Rain wear rules the wardrobe as the monsoon shows no signs of receding. The city gets drenched beautifully under the August rain, painting a distinctively different picture of Maroua.

Temperature

Maroua witnesses the coldest weather in August, with temperatures averaging a high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and a low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Be aware that direct exposure to sunlight increases heat impact and may raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 24.3 days and typically aggregates up to 154mm (6.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Maroua is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of August, in Maroua, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:12 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Maroua, Cameroon, are January, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in August translates into the following instructions:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.