August weather forecastEtinan, Nigeria

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Etinan, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22°C (71.6°F) and max 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Temperature

In Etinan, the months of July and August are known for the lowest temperatures, reaching an average high of 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is calculated to be a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Etinan are July through September, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 29.7 days and accumulates 308mm (12.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Etinan, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:35 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 5 during August translates into the following directions:
Exercise caution. Those with pale skin may experience burns in less than half an hour. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

The coldest period falls in July and August, when the average high-temperature reaches 28.3°C (82.9°F).

During August, Etinan experiences an average high-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and a low-temperature of 22°C (71.6°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 34°C (93.2°F).

The months with the highest humidity are July through September, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

In August, the average relative humidity in Etinan is 88%.

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 29.7 days and typically aggregates up to 308mm (12.13") of precipitation.

In August, the rain falls for 29.7 days. Throughout August, 308mm (12.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Etinan, the average day length in August is 12h and 16min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:35 WAT.

August has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 3.4h of sunshine.

In Etinan, the average sunshine duration in August is 3.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Etinan, Nigeria

  • Average high temperature in August: 28.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (35.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (28.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 22°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22°C).

Average pressure in August
Etinan, Nigeria

  • Average pressure in August: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1009.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Etinan, Nigeria

  • Average wind speed in August: 5.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.6km/h).

Average humidity in August
Etinan, Nigeria

  • Average humidity in August: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (67%).

Average rainfall in August
Etinan, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall in August: 308mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (308mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (37mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Etinan, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall days in August: 29.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (29.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.3 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Etinan, 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 24min

The month with the most sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 3h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Etinan, Nigeria

  • Average sunshine days in August: 1.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (1 days).

Average UV index in August
Etinan, 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 months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
Etinan, Nigeria

  • Average cloud cover in August: 81

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 81).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in August
Etinan, Nigeria

  • Average visibility in August: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is September (6km).