August weather forecastTchouvouk, Cameroon

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Tchouvouk, Cameroon, with an average temperature varying between 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

Tchouvouk's coldest month, August, registers temperatures that range from a high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) to a low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

In August, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Tchouvouk. 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 05:53 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:14 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in August, averaging 30.8°C (87.4°F) and a minimum average of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

In Tchouvouk, 30.8°C (87.4°F) is the average high-temperature and 23.3°C (73.9°F) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 38°C (100.4°F).

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

In Tchouvouk, Cameroon, the average relative humidity in August is 73%.

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

In Tchouvouk, during August, the rain falls for 24.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 154mm (6.06") of precipitation.

The average day length in August is 12h and 28min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:14 WAT.

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.

January, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Tchouvouk, 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
Tchouvouk, 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
Tchouvouk, 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
Tchouvouk, 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
Tchouvouk, 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
Tchouvouk, 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
Tchouvouk, 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
Tchouvouk, 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
Tchouvouk, 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
Tchouvouk, 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
Tchouvouk, 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).