August weather forecast
Rafaï, Central African Republic

August records the maximum amount of rainfall across the year with a record high of 168mm (6.61"). Correspondingly, it has the highest number of rainy days in a year with 30.1 days. The wind gust during this month remains low. Despite these conditions, the temperature and relative humidity remain steady, providing some respite from the increasing precipitation. As the cloudiness peaks, the sunshine reaches its lowest point. For those with a preference for heavy tropical rainfall, August is the ideal month.

Temperature

August, with its high-temperature average of 30°C (86°F) and a low-temperature average of 19.8°C (67.6°F), is the coldest month.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is evaluated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Be aware that heat index ratings are designed for shaded locations and minor breezes. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. 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 are quite important for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In Rafaï, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

In Rafaï, during August, the rain falls for 30.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 168mm (6.61") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 246.1 rainfall days, and 1203mm (47.36") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Rafaï, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:20 and sunset at 17:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 17:30 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.