August weather forecast
Gambaga, Ghana

August, the last month of the summer in Gambaga, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.8°C (87.4°F) and min 23°C (73.4°F).

Temperature

The lowest temperatures are recorded in August, with averages reaching a high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and a low of 23°C (73.4°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is evaluated at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Gambaga is August, when the rain falls for 25 days and typically aggregates up to 130mm (5.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:11 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, June through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.