August weather forecastMeneque, Guinea-Bissau
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Meneque, Guinea-Bissau, with an average temperature varying between 25°C (77°F) and 29.6°C (85.3°F).Temperature
In Meneque, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in August, averaging a high of 29.6°C (85.3°F) and a low of 25°C (77°F).Heat index
The heat index in August is estimated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.
Humidity
August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 26.9 days and typically aggregates up to 270mm (10.63") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 12h and 29min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 19:13 GMT.
Sunshine
With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Meneque.UV index
January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August leads to these instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Meneque, Guinea-Bissau
- Average high temperature in August: 29.6°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (35.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (29.6°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 25°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.8°C).
Average pressure in August
Meneque, Guinea-Bissau
- Average pressure in August: 1012.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are March and April (1010.1mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Meneque, Guinea-Bissau
- Average wind speed in August: 12.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (13.2km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October and November (9km/h).
Average humidity in August
Meneque, Guinea-Bissau
- Average humidity in August: 82%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (32%).
Average rainfall in August
Meneque, Guinea-Bissau
- Average rainfall in August: 270mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (270mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Meneque, Guinea-Bissau
- Average rainfall days in August: 26.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.3 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Meneque, 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 30min).
- Average sunshine in August: 6h and 6min
The months with the most sunshine are March, April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).
Average sunshine days in August
Meneque, Guinea-Bissau
- Average sunshine days in August: 2.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.9 days).
Average UV index in August
Meneque, Guinea-Bissau
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
Average cloud cover in August
Meneque, Guinea-Bissau
- Average cloud cover in August: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 57).
The months with the least cloud cover are March and April (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in August
Meneque, Guinea-Bissau
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and August (9km).
