August weather forecastOyala, Equatorial Guinea

Weather in August

August's aura in Oyala mirrors the typical tropical climate; warm, humid, and replete with rains. However, precipitation levels witness a further dip, recording 118mm (4.65") on average. The city experiences an intriguing dance of luminary hours and occasional showers. Surprisingly, despite lesser rainfall, atmospheric pressure remains quite stable, delivering consistent weather. August infuses freshness into the city, dispelling the prevalent vegetation mustiness, and setting the stage for the upcoming dry season.

Temperature

August's climate reveals an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.6°C (83.5°F), consistent with July. Nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 19.8°C (67.6°F) in August.

Heat index

The heat index for August is estimated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In Oyala, the average relative humidity in August is 88%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 27.8 days. Throughout August, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is accumulated. In Oyala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 317.5 days and collects up to 1608mm (63.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Oyala is 12h and 10min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:21 WAT.

Sunshine

In Oyala, the average sunshine in August is 5.2h.

UV index

June through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 transforms into these recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. It's recommended to limit sun exposure when its radiation is at its peak during midday. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.