August weather forecastKabala, Gabon

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also a hot month in Kabala, Gabon, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.5°C (70.7°F) and an average high of 31.7°C (89.1°F).

Temperature

The transition from July to August sees an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.7°C (89.1°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. An average nighttime temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F) is observed during August.

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
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 influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Kabala are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

In August, in Kabala, the rain falls for 20.4 days. Throughout August, 61mm (2.4") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 293.4 rainfall days, and 1534mm (60.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Kabala is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:05 WAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.3h.

UV index

In Kabala, Gabon, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. 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. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.