August weather forecastRelva, Cape Verde

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Relva, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.1°C (77.2°F) and max 27.6°C (81.7°F).

Temperature

The advent of August reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.6°C (81.7°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month. A mean low-temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F) is a distinguishing feature of August in Relva, Cape Verde, indicating a slight dip from daytime highs.

Heat index

August's heat index is evaluated at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). If exposure and ongoing activity persist, they might induce a state of tiredness and heat cramps.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.

Humidity

June through September, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Relva, during August, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. In Relva, Cape Verde, during the entire year, the rain falls for 55 days and collects up to 156mm (6.14") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Relva is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 19:06. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:49 -01.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August translates into these guidelines:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. 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. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

During August, Relva experiences an average high-temperature of 27.6°C (81.7°F) and a low-temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°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 evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

June through September, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Relva.

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

In Relva, during August, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation.

In August, the average day length in Relva, Cape Verde, is 12h and 37min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 19:06. On the last day of the month, in Relva, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:49 -01.

With an average of 7h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

The months with the highest UV index in Relva, Cape Verde, are August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Relva, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

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August

Sep

Average high temperature

25.8°C

27.6°C

28.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

15km/h

14.7km/h

16.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

20.1

13.9

12.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Relva, Cape Verde

Average high temperature in August: 27.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (23.7°C).

Average low temperature in August: 25.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.9°C).

Average pressure in August
Relva, Cape Verde

Average pressure in August: 1012.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Relva, Cape Verde

Average wind speed in August: 14km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (25.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).

Average humidity in August
Relva, Cape Verde

Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (69%).

Average rainfall in August
Relva, Cape Verde

Average rainfall in August: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (57mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and May (1mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Relva, Cape Verde

Average rainfall days in August: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (14 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.7 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Relva, Cape Verde

Average daylight in August: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

Average sunshine in August: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Relva, Cape Verde

Average sunshine days in August: 13.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (12.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Relva, Cape Verde

Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Relva, Cape Verde

Average cloud cover in August: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in August
Relva, Cape Verde

Average visibility in August: 10km

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