August weather forecastBida, Nigeria

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Bida, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.9°C (73.2°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

August stands out as Bida's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and a low of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is calculated to be a blistering 40°C (104°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 83%, August is the most humid month in Bida.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 27.8 days and accumulates 177mm (6.97") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:44 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 6.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

Temperature records mark August as the coldest month, with highs averaging 30.3°C (86.5°F) and lows at 22.9°C (73.2°F).

In Bida, 30.3°C (86.5°F) is the average high-temperature and 22.9°C (73.2°F) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 40°C (104°F).

With an average relative humidity of 83%, August is the most humid month.

In Bida, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

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

In Bida, in August, it is raining for 27.8 days, with typically 177mm (6.97") of accumulated precipitation.

In Bida, the average day length in August is 12h and 25min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:57. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:44 WAT.

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

In Bida, the average sunshine duration in August is 6.2h.

With an average maximum UV index of 6, August is the month with the lowest UV index.

In Bida, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Bida, Nigeria

  • Average high temperature in August: 30.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (41.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (30.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 22.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (27.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Bida, Nigeria

  • Average pressure in August: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1012.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1008.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Bida, Nigeria

  • Average wind speed in August: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (7.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (4.8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Bida, Nigeria

  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (20%).

Average rainfall in August
Bida, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall in August: 177mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (177mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Bida, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall days in August: 27.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Bida, Nigeria

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 12min

The months with the most sunshine are January, November and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Bida, Nigeria

  • Average sunshine days in August: 2.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (2.4 days).

Average UV index in August
Bida, Nigeria

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April and May (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Bida, Nigeria

  • Average cloud cover in August: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 3).

Average visibility in August
Bida, Nigeria

  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (8km).