The last month of the summer,
August, is also a hot month in
N'Djamena,
Chad, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.6°C (88.9°F) and 22.4°C (72.3°F).
Temperature
The coldest month is August, with an average high-temperature of 31.6°C (88.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F).
Heat index
The average heat index in August is calculated to be a scorching 41.4°C (106.5°F). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature', 'real feel', 'apparent temperature', or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. Additional factors like activity, differences in body mass, height, and shape, metabolic differences, and clothing affect individual temperature impact. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. If the body can not disperse the excessive heat and body temperature reaches conditions of hyperthermia, above 37.5°C (99.5°F) to 38.3°C (100.9°F), thermal conditions are potentially life-threatening.
Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 76%, August is the most humid month in N'Djamena.
Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall in N'Djamena. Rain falls for 15 days and accumulates 174.4mm (6.87") of precipitation.
Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in N'Djamena is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:11 WAT.
Sunshine
August has the least sunshine of the year in N'Djamena, Chad, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.
UV index
The months with the highest UV index in N'Djamena, Chad, are
February through
September, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 12 in August transform into the following instructions:
Practice all essential precautions. Protection against sun damage is crucial. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. 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. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ should be liberally applied and re-applied every two hours, and immediately after an outdoor workout or a swim.