August weather forecastCaguepe, Guinea-Bissau
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Caguepe, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.8°C (85.6°F) and min 24.8°C (76.6°F).Temperature
Caguepe witnesses the coldest weather in August, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and a low of 24.8°C (76.6°F).Heat index
The heat index value for August is appraised at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. 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. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.
Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 81%, August is the most humid month in Caguepe.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 27.1 days and accumulates 254mm (10") of precipitation.Daylight
In Caguepe, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 31min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:29. On the last day of August, in Caguepe, Guinea-Bissau, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 19:14 GMT.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August, 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 ordinary individuals.Note: An average UV index of 6 in August transforms into this advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Caguepe, Guinea-Bissau
- Average high temperature in August: 29.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (37.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (29.8°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 24.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (25.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°C).
Average pressure in August
Caguepe, Guinea-Bissau
- Average pressure in August: 1012.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.2mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Caguepe, Guinea-Bissau
- Average wind speed in August: 11.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (8.6km/h).
Average humidity in August
Caguepe, Guinea-Bissau
- Average humidity in August: 81%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (26%).
Average rainfall in August
Caguepe, Guinea-Bissau
- Average rainfall in August: 254mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (254mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Caguepe, Guinea-Bissau
- Average rainfall days in August: 27.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.1 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Caguepe, Guinea-Bissau
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 30min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in August: 5h and 42min
The months with the most sunshine are March and April (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).
Average sunshine days in August
Caguepe, Guinea-Bissau
- Average sunshine days in August: 3.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (3.3 days).
Average UV index in August
Caguepe, Guinea-Bissau
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in August
Caguepe, Guinea-Bissau
- Average cloud cover in August: 58
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 58).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in August
Caguepe, Guinea-Bissau
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (9km).
