August weather forecastOkiene, Congo

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Okiene, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.4°C (74.1°F) and max 34.2°C (93.6°F).

Temperature

August is the month when Okiene sees the highest average temperatures, with a high of 34.2°C (93.6°F) and a low of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 57%.

Rainfall

In Okiene, in August, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Okiene, there are 277.8 rainfall days, and 1195mm (47.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Okiene is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 17:57 WAT.

Sunshine

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. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.