August weather forecastEngankou, Congo

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Engankou, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.9°C (91.2°F) and min 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

Engankou experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.9°C (91.2°F) in August, marking an insignificant shift from 33.3°C (91.9°F) in July. Throughout the month of August, Engankou witnesses an average temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index in August is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 61%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 20.3 days. Throughout August, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Engankou, there are 276.3 rainfall days, and 1248mm (49.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Engankou, Congo, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of August, in Engankou, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:58 WAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Engankou is 9.9h.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Engankou. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.