August weather forecastHong, Nigeria

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Hong, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.8°C (69.4°F) and 28.2°C (82.8°F).

Temperature

With average high temperatures of 28.2°C (82.8°F) and lows of 20.8°C (69.4°F), August is the coldest month.

Heat index

In August, the heat index is appraised at a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.

Humidity

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 29.5 days and accumulates 215mm (8.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:18 WAT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

July, August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Hong. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

During the coldest month in Hong, August, temperatures average a high of 28.2°C (82.8°F) and a low of 20.8°C (69.4°F).

During August, Hong experiences an average high-temperature of 28.2°C (82.8°F) and a low-temperature of 20.8°C (69.4°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 33°C (91.4°F).

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 29.5 days and typically aggregates up to 215mm (8.46") of precipitation.

In August, the rain falls for 29.5 days. Throughout August, 215mm (8.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

In August, the average day length is 12h and 27min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:18 WAT.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Hong is 9.3h.

July, August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

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

  • Average high temperature in August: 28.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (38.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 20.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.6°C).

Average pressure in August
Hong, Nigeria

  • Average pressure in August: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1006.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Hong, Nigeria

  • Average wind speed in August: 6.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (8.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Hong, Nigeria

  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are February and March (16%).

Average rainfall in August
Hong, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall in August: 215mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (215mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Hong, Nigeria

  • Average rainfall days in August: 29.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (29.5 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 30min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Hong, Nigeria

  • Average sunshine days in August: 1 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (1 days).

Average UV index in August
Hong, Nigeria

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are July, August and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Hong, Nigeria

  • Average cloud cover in August: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in August
Hong, 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).