August weather forecast
Lessanga, Congo

August, the last month of the winter in Lessanga, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 23.5°C (74.3°F) and 32.9°C (91.2°F).

Temperature

August brings a marginal elevation to a still tropical 32.9°C (91.2°F) from July's 33.3°C (91.9°F) in Lessanga's average high-temperatures. Lessanga experiences a mean low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F) during August.

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is appraised at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. 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 remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Lessanga is 61%.

Rainfall

In Lessanga, during August, the rain falls for 20.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Lessanga, there are 276.3 rainfall days, and 1248mm (49.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Lessanga, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of August, in Lessanga, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:58 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Lessanga is 9.9h.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Lessanga, Congo. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during August translates into the following directions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.