August weather forecastAmaimo, Nigeria
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Amaimo, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.2°C (72°F) and 28.8°C (83.8°F).Temperature
Amaimo's temperatures tend to hit their minimum during July and August, with an average high-temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F).Heat index
For August, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to 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.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.
Humidity
In Amaimo, the average relative humidity in August is 87%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 29.8 days. Throughout August, 255mm (10.04") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 267.9 rainfall days, and 1649mm (64.92") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In Amaimo, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 18min.On the first day of August in Amaimo, Nigeria, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:38 WAT.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 3.9h of sunshine.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 5, August is the month with the lowest UV index in Amaimo. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: The daily high UV index of 5 in August translates into this advice:
Heed the precautions - Protecting the skin and eyes from damage is compulsory. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Amaimo, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in August: 28.8°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (36.3°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (28.8°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 22.2°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22.2°C).
Average pressure in August
Amaimo, Nigeria
- Average pressure in August: 1013.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.5mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.5mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Amaimo, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in August: 6.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (6.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.6km/h).
Average humidity in August
Amaimo, Nigeria
- Average humidity in August: 87%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July and September (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (55%).
Average rainfall in August
Amaimo, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in August: 255mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (273mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (12mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Amaimo, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in August: 29.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (7.6 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Amaimo, Nigeria
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 18min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).
- Average sunshine in August: 3h and 54min
The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).
Average sunshine days in August
Amaimo, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in August: 0.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (21.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Amaimo, Nigeria
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Amaimo, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in August: 78
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).
Average visibility in August
Amaimo, Nigeria
- Average visibility in August: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July and September (6km).
