August weather forecastDamongo, Ghana

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Damongo, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.7°C (71.1°F) and 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

August, marked by an average high-temperature of 29.5°C (85.1°F) and a low-temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F), is the coldest month.

Heat index

August's heat index is estimated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 24.7 days and typically aggregates up to 170mm (6.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Damongo, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:16 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.3h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Damongo.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Damongo are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.