August weather forecastGamou, Niger

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Gamou, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and an average high of 34.8°C (94.6°F).

Temperature

Gamou, Niger, ushers in August with an average high-temperature of a tropical 34.8°C (94.6°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. In August, Gamou encounters an average low-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) during the night.

Heat index

In August, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 40°C (104°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. 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. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 50%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Gamou. Rain falls for 12.5 days and accumulates 72mm (2.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of August, in Gamou, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:32 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 8 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Protection is paramount; otherwise, swift harm can come to the skin and eyes. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in August, in Gamou, is 34.8°C (94.6°F), while the low-temperature averages to 26.8°C (80.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 40°C (104°F).

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 50%.

The average relative humidity in August is 50%.

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 12.5 days and accumulates 72mm (2.83") of precipitation.

In Gamou, in August, it is raining for 12.5 days, with typically 72mm (2.83") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in August is 12h and 35min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:32 WAT.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 9.2h.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Gamou, Niger

  • Average high temperature in August: 34.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (41.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (30.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 26.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (30°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.1°C).

Average pressure in August
Gamou, Niger

  • Average pressure in August: 1009.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1007.1mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Gamou, Niger

  • Average wind speed in August: 14km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (11.9km/h).

Average humidity in August
Gamou, Niger

  • Average humidity in August: 50%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (50%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (11%).

Average rainfall in August
Gamou, Niger

  • Average rainfall in August: 72mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Gamou, Niger

  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Gamou, Niger

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Gamou, Niger

  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.5 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (16.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Gamou, Niger

  • Average UV index in August: 8

The month with the highest UV index is April (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Gamou, Niger

  • Average cloud cover in August: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 28).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, November and December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in August
Gamou, Niger

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).