August weather forecast
Katsina, Nigeria

August continues to be majorly wet in Katsina with the highest frequency of rain falling days. There is a significant drop in temperature providing relief from the intense heat. Daylight hours begin to reduce, however, the humid conditions remain constant. The rainfall continues its soaring trend from July, marking the maximum rainfall in a year at 119mm (4.69").

Temperature

With the onset of August in Katsina, a modest change to a still hot 32°C (89.6°F) from July's 34.4°C (93.9°F) is noted in high-temperature. August in Katsina witnesses an average low-temperature hovering around a moderately hot 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 64%, August is the most humid month in Katsina.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 17.8 days and typically aggregates up to 119mm (4.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Katsina, Nigeria, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:40 WAT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Katsina, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August translates into these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.