August weather forecastKikondi, Congo

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is another hot month in Kikondi, Congo, with an average temperature varying between 32.1°C (89.8°F) and 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

Kikondi commences August with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.1°C (89.8°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. Throughout the month of August, Kikondi sees a steady low-temperature average of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The least humid month in Kikondi is August, with an average relative humidity of 63%.

Rainfall

In Kikondi, in August, during 4 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kikondi, there are 228.5 rainfall days, and 1086mm (42.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kikondi, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:07 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 8.1h.

UV index

March, April, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During August, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.