August weather forecastAbeokuta, Nigeria

Weather in August

August signals the culmination of the rainy season in Abeokuta. With a high of 114mm (4.49"), rainfall remains a central feature of this month. The cooler maximum temperature indicates a respite from the intense heat experienced earlier in the year. Sunshine is limited despite an observable decrease in cloud coverage compared to the preceding month. The month rounds up with a maximum UV index of 6, a marked decrease from the start of the year.

Temperature

August, with an average high of 28.9°C (84°F) and a low of 22.1°C (71.8°F), signifies the coldest month of the year in Abeokuta.

Heat index

August's mean heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. 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 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

July through September, with an average relative humidity of 86%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Abeokuta, in August, it is raining for 26.8 days, with typically 114mm (4.49") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Abeokuta, there are 242.8 rainfall days, and 893mm (35.16") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 18:54 WAT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Abeokuta, with an average of 4.7h of sunshine.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Abeokuta. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. 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. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.