August weather forecast
Apam, Ghana

August

Weather in August

August continues to transition away from the peak rainy season, exhibiting a further decline in July's rainfall to a lower total 44mm (1.73") of rainfall. The month represents the lowest sea temperatures of down to 23.6°C (74.5°F), contrasting the warmer sea temperatures observed earlier. August persists with the trend of dwindling daylight hours beyond July, with a steady decrease in sunshine hours and a slightly lower UV index.

Temperature

August, with its high-temperature average of 26.7°C (80.1°F) and a low-temperature average of 22.9°C (73.2°F), is the coldest month.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Apam, in August, it is raining for 21.6 days, with typically 44mm (1.73") of accumulated precipitation. In Apam, during the entire year, the rain falls for 271 days and collects up to 897mm (35.31") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The month with the coldest seawater is August, with an average sea temperature of 23.6°C (74.5°F).
Note: For someone sensitive to cold, swimming in 23.6°C (74.5°F) waters can be invigorating, especially when considering elements like sunshine, wind, and current air temperature. (As a reference, Olympic swimming waters are kept between 25°C (77°F) and 28°C (82.4°F).)

Daylight

In Apam, Ghana, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:09 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.6h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 5, August is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 5 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions - Protection against sunburn is recommended. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Caution! Sand and water surfaces escalate the UV intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?
The coldest time of the year is August, with temperatures averaging a high of 26.7°C (80.1°F) and a low of 22.9°C (73.2°F).
What are August temperatures?
August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 26.7°C (80.1°F) and a low-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F). In June, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In August, the average relative humidity is 86%.
How many days does it rain in August?
In August, the rain falls for 21.6 days. Throughout August, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated.
When is the sea coldest?
With an average sea temperature of 23.6°C (74.5°F), August is the month with the coldest seawater.
What is the sea temperature in August?
In Apam, in August, the average water temperature is 23.6°C (74.5°F). Depending on a person's sensitivity to cold, with regards to sunshine, wind, and air temperature, a quick swim in 23.6°C (74.5°F) water may be enjoyable.
What is the average length of the day in August?
The average day length in August is 12h and 17min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:09 GMT.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in August?
In August, the average sunshine duration is 6.6h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
With an average maximum UV index of 5, August is the month with the lowest UV index in Apam.
How high is the UV index in August?
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Apam is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
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Average temperature in August - Apam, Ghana
Average temperature in August
Apam, Ghana
  • Average high temperature in August: 26.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (26.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 22.9°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are March and April (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22.9°C).

Average pressure in August - Apam, Ghana
Average pressure in August
Apam, Ghana
  • Average pressure in August: 1013.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Apam, Ghana
Average wind speed in August
Apam, Ghana
  • Average wind speed in August: 14.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (14.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (10.1km/h).

Average humidity in August - Apam, Ghana
Average humidity in August
Apam, Ghana
  • Average humidity in August: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (75%).

Average rainfall in August - Apam, Ghana
Average rainfall in August
Apam, Ghana
  • Average rainfall in August: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (179mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (32mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Apam, Ghana
Average rainfall days in August
Apam, Ghana
  • Average rainfall days in August: 21.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (28.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.9 days).

Average sea temperature in August - Apam, Ghana
Average sea temperature in August
Apam, Ghana
  • Average sea temperature in August: 23.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is April (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (23.6°C).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Apam, Ghana
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Apam, Ghana
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August - Apam, Ghana
Average sunshine days in August
Apam, Ghana
  • Average sunshine days in August: 5.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (13.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (1 days).

Average UV index in August - Apam, Ghana
Average UV index in August
Apam, Ghana
  • Average UV index in August: 5

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August - Apam, Ghana
Average cloud cover in August
Apam, Ghana
  • Average cloud cover in August: 57

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 57).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in August - Apam, Ghana
Average visibility in August
Apam, Ghana
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (9km).

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