August weather forecast
Lifouta, Gabon

The last month of the winter, August, is another hot month in Lifouta, Gabon, with an average temperature varying between 21.2°C (70.2°F) and 32.3°C (90.1°F).

Temperature

In Lifouta, August's average high-temperature stands at a still hot 32.3°C (90.1°F), closely related to the preceding month. During the month of August, Lifouta anticipates a mean low-temperature of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely to occur. Prolonged exertion can lead to heatstroke.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

In Lifouta, during August, the rain falls for 25.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 81mm (3.19") of precipitation. In Lifouta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 311.1 days and collects up to 1474mm (58.03") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Lifouta, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 18:10 WAT.

Sunshine

In Lifouta, Gabon, the average sunshine in August is 8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are June, August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in August translates into this advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.