August weather forecast
Maitama, Nigeria

August sees Maitama embracing the heaviest rainfall of the year. Overcast skies, intermittent showers take over the city's landscape providing relief from the otherwise high temperatures. The remarkable cloud cover at the peak of 65% further reduces the average sunshine duration. Even under these circumstances, the city flaoms its green cover more vibrantly than ever. Maximum temperature hits 27.7°C (81.9°F) while the minimum remains at 21.2°C (70.2°F) with rainfall noticeably high at an ample 228mm (8.98") over an estimated 28.2 days in August.

Temperature

In Maitama, the month of August is known for its lowest average temperatures, reaching a high of 27.7°C (81.9°F) and a low of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is appraised at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly important for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 88%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 28.2 days and typically aggregates up to 228mm (8.98") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Maitama, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of August, in Maitama, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:39 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Maitama is August, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.

UV index

August is the month with the lowest UV index in Maitama, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 during August translates into the following directions:
Guard yourself - An obligation to protect skin and eyes from harm exists. Being exposed to the midday Sun can have harmful effects due to strong UV radiation; always take precautions. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.