August weather forecastMakoua, Congo

Weather in August

In August, Makoua, Congo begins to experience more frequent showers than July. Despite the increase in rainfall, August maintains a moderate climate with no drastic fluctuations in the temperature scale. The city witnesses a return of more overcast skies and higher humidity levels. Towards the end of the month, a gradual build-up of humidity and cloud cover foreshadows the weather trends for the coming months. The weather in August sets the stage for the rainy season which becomes more pronounced in September.

Temperature

August's advent records an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F), matching the reading from the prior month. During August, Makoua experiences a consistent low-temperature average of 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 41°C (105.8°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Makoua is 74%.

Rainfall

In Makoua, in August, it is raining for 23.6 days, with typically 93mm (3.66") of accumulated precipitation. In Makoua, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.9 days and collects up to 1169mm (46.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Makoua, Congo, is 12h and 7min.
On the first day of August in Makoua, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:01 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Makoua is 9.9h.

UV index

August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Makoua. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August leads to these instructions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.