August weather forecastBandoye, Congo

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Bandoye, is another hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.5°C (70.7°F) and an average high of 31.7°C (89.1°F).

Temperature

Bandoye marks the arrival of August with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.7°C (89.1°F), hardly different from July's 31.2°C (88.2°F). During the nights in August, an average low-temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F) is observed in Bandoye.

Heat index

The heat index in August is appraised at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Take extra safety measures to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Heatstroke could follow lengthy activity.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In Bandoye, in August, it is raining for 20.4 days, with typically 61mm (2.4") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bandoye, there are 293.4 rainfall days, and 1534mm (60.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bandoye, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of August in Bandoye, Congo, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:07 WAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Bandoye is 8.3h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Bandoye is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August leads to these instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.