August weather forecastKananianga, Congo

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Kananianga, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 30.2°C (86.4°F) and 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Temperature

The beginning of August reveals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.2°C (86.4°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. The low-temperature average for Kananianga during August stands at an enjoyable 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Heat index

August's heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Take extra safety measures to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Heatstroke could follow lengthy activity.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their 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 highly critical to babies and toddlers. 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.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 72%.

Rainfall

In Kananianga, in August, it is raining for 7.8 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 274.1 rainfall days, and 1640mm (64.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kananianga, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:14 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less 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. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.