August weather forecast
Agaie, Nigeria

August, the last month of the summer in Agaie, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 22.9°C (73.2°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

August is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 30.3°C (86.5°F) to a low of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for 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.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. 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 83%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Agaie is August, when the rain falls for 27.8 days and typically aggregates up to 177mm (6.97") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Agaie, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:43 WAT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Agaie, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 6, August is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.