August weather forecast
Gbawe, Ghana

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Gbawe, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°C (72.1°F) and max 28.2°C (82.8°F).

Temperature

The onset of August manifests an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.2°C (82.8°F), demonstrating a minor variation from the preceding month. In August, Gbawe's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 22.3°C (72.1°F) during the night.

Heat index

August's mean heat index is appraised at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. 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 of high significance for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

In Gbawe, during August, the rain falls for 24 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation. In Gbawe, during the entire year, the rain falls for 256.5 days and collects up to 783mm (30.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Gbawe is 12h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:08 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Gbawe is 6.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in August?
During August, Gbawe experiences an average high-temperature of 28.2°C (82.8°F) and a low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In Gbawe, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.
How much does it rain in August?
In Gbawe, in August, it is raining for 24 days, with typically 59mm (2.32") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Gbawe have in August?
In Gbawe, the average day length in August is 12h and 18min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:08 GMT.
How many hours of sunshine does Gbawe have in August?
The average sunshine duration in August is 6.9h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
What is the UV index reading in August in Gbawe?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Gbawe, Ghana
  • Average high temperature in August: 28.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (33.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (27.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 22.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22.3°C).

Average pressure in August
Gbawe, Ghana
  • Average pressure in August: 1013.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.7mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Gbawe, Ghana
  • Average wind speed in August: 12.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (12.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are November and December (8.7km/h).

Average humidity in August
Gbawe, Ghana
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (70%).

Average rainfall in August
Gbawe, Ghana
  • Average rainfall in August: 59mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (127mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (15mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Gbawe, Ghana
  • Average rainfall days in August: 24 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (28.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.8 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Gbawe, 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 5min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Gbawe, Ghana
  • Average sunshine days in August: 4.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (19.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (1.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Gbawe, Ghana
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Gbawe, Ghana
  • Average cloud cover in August: 60

The months with the most cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in August
Gbawe, Ghana
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (8km).

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