August weather forecast
Akom, Gabon

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Akom, Gabon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.6°C (83.5°F) and 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Temperature

August reports an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.6°C (83.5°F), matching the temperature of July. During August, Akom's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is estimated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Akom, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:18 WAT.

Sunshine

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 in Akom. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.