August weather forecast
Tânout, Niger

While Tânout’s August further unfolds the rainy season, the city experiences the highest rainfall of the year at 86mm (3.39"). Substantial cloud cover dictates most of the August sky. August retains the cool relief ushered in by July, providing a welcome break from the city's usually hot weather. Transitioning from July, the temperatures stabilize, interspersed with frequent rains providing a measure of coolness. The weather chart for Tânout anticipates a steady drop in temperatures as August concludes.

Temperature

Tânout, Niger, notes an average high-temperature of a tropical 34°C (93.2°F) in August, hardly diverging from July. In August, the average low-temperature in Tânout records at a warm 26.4°C (79.5°F) during the nights.

Heat index

In August, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important 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.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 52%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Tânout, Niger. Rain falls for 15.1 days and accumulates 86mm (3.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Tânout, Niger, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:54. On the last day of August, in Tânout, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:37 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Tânout is 9.1h.

UV index

In Tânout, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during August morphs into the following directions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.