August weather forecast
Ofoase, Ghana

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Ofoase, Ghana, with an average temperature varying between 21°C (69.8°F) and 29.6°C (85.3°F).

Temperature

August's onset sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.6°C (85.3°F), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Ofoase, in August, experiences an average temperature of 21°C (69.8°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index for August is appraised at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Ofoase, Ghana, is 85%.

Rainfall

In Ofoase, in August, it is raining for 25.2 days, with typically 80mm (3.15") of accumulated precipitation. In Ofoase, during the entire year, the rain falls for 283.8 days and collects up to 1039mm (40.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ofoase, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of August, in Ofoase, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:11 GMT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 5.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are June through October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.