August weather forecast
Wechiau, Ghana

August, the last month of the summer in Wechiau, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.9°C (71.4°F) and an average high of 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

August is the coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Heat index

During August, the heat index is computed to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 25.8 days and accumulates 155mm (6.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Wechiau, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:20 GMT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Wechiau, with an average of 6.5h of sunshine.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Wechiau. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.