August weather forecastKabo, Congo

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Kabo, Congo, with an average temperature varying between 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 30.9°C (87.6°F).

Temperature

Kabo, Congo, marks the onset of August with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F), subtly divergent from July's 31.6°C (88.9°F). An average nighttime temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F) is witnessed throughout August.

Heat index

The heat index in August is calculated to be a blistering 40°C (104°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to 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.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. During high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the process of perspiration is hindered, intensifying the sensation of heat. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Kabo, in August, during 23.8 rainfall days, 80mm (3.15") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kabo, Congo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 254.7 days and collects up to 1034mm (40.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:00 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

June, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in August translates into this advice:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.