August weather forecastDeduako, Ghana

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Deduako, Ghana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.7°C (69.3°F) and 28.8°C (83.8°F).

Temperature

Deduako experiences its coldest period in July and August, averaging a high-temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is computed to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Deduako, in August, it is raining for 25.6 days, with typically 84mm (3.31") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 266 rainfall days, and 1071mm (42.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:13 GMT.

Sunshine

In Deduako, the average sunshine in August is 4.9h.

UV index

August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during August morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against skin and eye damage is obliged. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The coldest period falls in July and August, when the average high-temperature reaches 28.8°C (83.8°F).

During August, Deduako experiences an average high-temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F) and a low-temperature of 20.7°C (69.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 36°C (96.8°F).

In Deduako, the average relative humidity in August is 87%.

In August, the rain falls for 25.6 days. Throughout August, 84mm (3.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in August is 12h and 20min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:13 GMT.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Deduako is 4.9h.

August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Deduako, Ghana

  • Average high temperature in August: 28.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (36.2°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (28.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 20.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (23°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.3°C).

Average pressure in August
Deduako, Ghana

  • Average pressure in August: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1009.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Deduako, Ghana

  • Average wind speed in August: 6.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October, November and December (4.5km/h).

Average humidity in August
Deduako, Ghana

  • Average humidity in August: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (55%).

Average rainfall in August
Deduako, Ghana

  • Average rainfall in August: 84mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (170mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (11mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Deduako, Ghana

  • Average rainfall days in August: 25.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (28.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.1 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Deduako, Ghana

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 4h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Deduako, Ghana

  • Average sunshine days in August: 3.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (1 days).

Average UV index in August
Deduako, Ghana

  • Average UV index in August: 5

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

Average cloud cover in August
Deduako, Ghana

  • Average cloud cover in August: 77

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 20).

Average visibility in August
Deduako, Ghana

  • Average visibility in August: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are January and February (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are September and October (5km).