August weather forecastTeteman, Ghana

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Teteman, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.8°C (83.8°F) and an average low of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Temperature

The coldest period is August, when temperatures fluctuate between an average high of 28.8°C (83.8°F) and a low of 20.9°C (69.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is evaluated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 85%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Teteman, during August, the rain falls for 27.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 126mm (4.96") of precipitation. In Teteman, during the entire year, the rain falls for 227.3 days and collects up to 958mm (37.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:05 GMT.

Sunshine

In Teteman, the average sunshine in August is 7.3h.

UV index

June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.