August weather forecast
Diéla Vievi, Gabon

The last month of the winter, August, is another tropical month in Diéla Vievi, Gabon, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.8°C (67.6°F) and max 30.2°C (86.4°F).

Temperature

August's arrival shows an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.2°C (86.4°F), hardly different from the previous month. In the month of August, Diéla Vievi experiences an average low-temperature of 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Heat index

August's heat index is appraised at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Diéla Vievi, during August, the rain falls for 7.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation. In Diéla Vievi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 274.1 days and collects up to 1640mm (64.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:21 WAT.

Sunshine

In Diéla Vievi, the average sunshine in August is 6.4h.

UV index

January through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.