August weather forecast
Kibounda, Congo

The last month of the winter, August, is another hot month in Kibounda, Congo, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.3°C (90.1°F) and 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Temperature

August's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F), barely different from July's 31.3°C (88.3°F). Kibounda's nighttime temperature during August is consistently averaged at a pleasant 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is evaluated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The least humid month in Kibounda is August, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

Rainfall

In Kibounda, during August, the rain falls for 4.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 234.2 rainfall days, and 1298mm (51.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of August in Kibounda, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:06 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Kibounda is 8.7h.

UV index

August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kibounda. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.