August weather forecastBoualé, Gabon

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also a hot month in Boualé, Gabon, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°C (87.3°F) and 22°C (71.6°F).

Temperature

Boualé greets August with an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. During August, Boualé's temperature averages to a pleasant 22°C (71.6°F) at night.

Heat index

August's heat index is appraised at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 72%, August is the least humid month in Boualé, Gabon.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 9.5 days. Throughout August, 11mm (0.43") of precipitation is accumulated. In Boualé, Gabon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 263 days and collects up to 1311mm (51.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:22 WAT.

Sunshine

In Boualé, Gabon, the average sunshine in August is 5.8h.

UV index

March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in August transforms into this advice:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.