August weather forecast
Mounongo, Gabon

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

Temperature

August ushers in an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. Mounongo in August experiences a low-temperature average of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

In August, the heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 25.4 days. Throughout August, 81mm (3.19") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 311.1 rainfall days, and 1474mm (58.03") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:14 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

June, August through October, 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 health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in August translates into these instructions:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. 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. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.