August weather forecastFaggo, Nigeria

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Faggo, is another tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 32.1°C (89.8°F) and 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Temperature

In Faggo, the lowest temperatures are generally noted in August, averaging a high of 32.1°C (89.8°F) and a low of 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Heat index

During August, the heat index is computed to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold great significance to children. 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.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.7 days and accumulates 103mm (4.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during August translates into the following directions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Aug 9, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The month of August, characterized by an average high of 32.1°C (89.8°F) and a low of 23.7°C (74.7°F), is recognized as the coldest.

The high-temperature during August is 32.1°C (89.8°F) and the low-temperature is 23.7°C (74.7°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 40°C (104°F).

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

The average relative humidity in August in Faggo is 67%.

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 18.7 days and typically aggregates up to 103mm (4.06") of precipitation.

In August, the rain falls for 18.7 days. Throughout August, 103mm (4.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Faggo, the average day length in August is 12h and 29min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:30 WAT.

In Faggo, the average sunshine duration in August is 8.7h.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

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August

Sep

Average high temperature

34.5°C

32.1°C

34.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.3km/h

10.4km/h

9km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

11.3

10.3

18.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Faggo, Nigeria

Average high temperature in August: 32.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (32.1°C).

Average low temperature in August: 23.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (28.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (15.3°C).

Average pressure in August
Faggo, Nigeria

Average pressure in August: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Faggo, Nigeria

Average wind speed in August: 9.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.4km/h).

Average humidity in August
Faggo, Nigeria

Average humidity in August: 67%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (67%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (13%).

Average rainfall in August
Faggo, Nigeria

Average rainfall in August: 103mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (103mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Faggo, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in August: 18.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (18.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).

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

Average daylight in August: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

Average sunshine in August: 8h and 42min

The months with the most sunshine are May and June (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Faggo, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in August: 10.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Faggo, Nigeria

Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and September (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Faggo, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in August: 37

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 2).

Average visibility in August
Faggo, Nigeria

Average visibility in August: 10km

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