August weather forecast
Garko, Nigeria

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Garko, Nigeria, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.1°C (89.8°F) and min 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

Entering August, the average high-temperature is recorded at a still tropical 32.1°C (89.8°F), exhibiting a minimal shift from July's 34.6°C (94.3°F). Garko observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F) during the month of August.

Heat index

August's average heat index is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 68%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Garko is August, when the rain falls for 18.9 days and typically aggregates up to 123mm (4.84") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 30min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of August, in Garko, Nigeria, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:35 WAT.

Sunshine

In Garko, the average sunshine in August is 8.5h.

UV index

In Garko, Nigeria, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. 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. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.