August weather forecast
Patakro, Ghana

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Patakro, Ghana, with an average temperature varying between 29.3°C (84.7°F) and 20.8°C (69.4°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into August, Patakro records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), almost identical to July's 29.1°C (84.4°F). Patakro records an average nighttime low of 20.8°C (69.4°F) in August.

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. 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 heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 87%.

Rainfall

In Patakro, in August, it is raining for 22.4 days, with typically 64mm (2.52") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Patakro, there are 242.3 rainfall days, and 832mm (32.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of August, in Patakro, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:13 GMT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 4.8h.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Patakro. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Exercise prudence. Persons with fair skin could be burned in under 30 minutes. Sun exposure should be minimized, especially during midday, to avoid harmful UV radiation. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.