Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
August
Weather in August
Temperature
August is the month when Makurdi, Nigeria, sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 28.3°C (82.9°F) and a low of 22.1°C (71.8°F).Heat index
August's average heat index is appraised at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', unifies temperature and humidity readings to offer a comprehensive feel of warmth. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. 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 are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Humidity
The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 88%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 26.9 days and typically aggregates up to 156mm (6.14") of precipitation.Daylight
In Makurdi, Nigeria, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 22min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:34 WAT.
Sunshine
With an average of 5.5h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
With an average maximum UV index of 5, August is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in August leads to these recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Shielding skin and eyes from injury is a requirement. When the Sun is at its strongest around midday, find shade and limit exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Makurdi, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in August: 28.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (39.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.3°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 22.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is March (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.8°C).
Average pressure in August
Makurdi, Nigeria
- Average pressure in August: 1012.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1008.3mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Makurdi, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in August: 7.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.6km/h).
Average humidity in August
Makurdi, Nigeria
- Average humidity in August: 88%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (26%).
Average rainfall in August
Makurdi, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in August: 156mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (156mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (1mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Makurdi, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in August: 26.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (26.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.8 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Makurdi, Nigeria
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).
- Average sunshine in August: 5h and 3min
The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Makurdi, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in August: 3.3 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (29.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (2.7 days).
Average UV index in August
Makurdi, Nigeria
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March and April (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is August (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Makurdi, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in August: 67
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).
Average visibility in August
Makurdi, Nigeria
- Average visibility in August: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (7km).
