August weather forecastKamabangala, Congo

August

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is another hot month in Kamabangala, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.1°C (91.6°F) and min 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Temperature

August is the month when Kamabangala experiences its warmest temperatures, averaging a high of 33.1°C (91.6°F) and a low of 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Heat index

In August, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 55%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 5.8 days. Throughout August, 7mm (0.28") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kamabangala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 243.1 days and collects up to 1109mm (43.66") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kamabangala, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:02 WAT.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 9.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, March through May, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Updated: Aug 8, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The month of August, characterized by an average high of 33.1°C (91.6°F) and a low of 21.9°C (71.4°F), is recognized as the warmest.

An average high-temperature, in August, in Kamabangala, is 33.1°C (91.6°F) and the average low-temperature is 21.9°C (71.4°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 38°C (100.4°F).

With an average relative humidity of 55%, August is the least humid month.

In Kamabangala, the average relative humidity in August is 55%.

In Kamabangala, in August, it is raining for 5.8 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in August is 11h and 58min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:02 WAT.

With an average of 9.5h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

In Kamabangala, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.5h.

January, March through May, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In Kamabangala, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

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August

Sep

Average high temperature

32.2°C

33.1°C

32.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.1km/h

9.3km/h

8.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

27.4

23.4

10.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Kamabangala, Congo

Average high temperature in August: 33.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (33.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (29.5°C).

Average low temperature in August: 21.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (22.9°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are June and July (20.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Kamabangala, Congo

Average pressure in August: 1012.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Kamabangala, Congo

Average wind speed in August: 8.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (8.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and December (4.7km/h).

Average humidity in August
Kamabangala, Congo

Average humidity in August: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (55%).

Average rainfall in August
Kamabangala, Congo

Average rainfall in August: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (173mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (2mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Kamabangala, Congo

Average rainfall days in August: 5.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (29 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.9 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kamabangala, Congo

Average daylight in August: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

Average sunshine in August: 9h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are June, October and November (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Kamabangala, Congo

Average sunshine days in August: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (1.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Kamabangala, Congo

Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, March, April, May, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February, June, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Kamabangala, Congo

Average cloud cover in August: 26

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in August
Kamabangala, Congo

Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, March, April, November and December (8km).