August weather forecast
Mpouya-Moké, Congo

The last month of the winter, August, is another hot month in Mpouya-Moké, Congo, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.4°C (74.1°F) and max 34.2°C (93.6°F).

Temperature

In Mpouya-Moké, August is the month with the highest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 34.2°C (93.6°F) and a low of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is estimated at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In Mpouya-Moké, the average relative humidity in August is 57%.

Rainfall

In Mpouya-Moké, in August, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. In Mpouya-Moké, during the entire year, the rain falls for 277.8 days and collects up to 1195mm (47.05") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of August, in Mpouya-Moké, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:57 WAT.

Sunshine

In Mpouya-Moké, the average sunshine in August is 9.4h.

UV index

January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mpouya-Moké. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.