August weather forecastOdimba, Gabon

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Odimba, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.4°C (88.5°F) and min 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Temperature

July's transformation into August witnesses an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.4°C (88.5°F), noting a minor change from the preceding month. Odimba records a mean low-temperature of 20.9°C (69.6°F) in August.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is computed to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. 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 quite important for babies and toddlers. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 70%.

Rainfall

In August, in Odimba, Gabon, the rain falls for 13.6 days. Throughout August, 26mm (1.02") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Odimba, there are 297.6 rainfall days, and 1831mm (72.09") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of August, in Odimba, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:24 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 6.2h.

UV index

In Odimba, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.