August weather forecast
Moupepe, Congo

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

Temperature

The arrival of August sees an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F), hardly diverging from July's 31.3°C (88.3°F). August generally records an average low-temperature of 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during August is computed to be a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for 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 body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 59%, August is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Moupepe, in August, during 4.2 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Moupepe, 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 Moupepe, 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 18:05 WAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Moupepe is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. 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: A typical high UV index of 7 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.