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 Mopa sees the lowest average temperatures, with a high of 28.2°C (82.8°F) and a low of 20.9°C (69.6°F).Heat index
August's heat index is calculated to be a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Humidity
August and September, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.Rainfall
In Mopa, during August, the rain falls for 28.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 146mm (5.75") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 225.9 rainfall days, and 916mm (36.06") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 23min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:44 WAT.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 5.6h of sunshine.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: The maximum daily UV index of 5 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Requirement to safeguard skin and eyes from harm exists. The Sun's most intense and consequently most harmful UV radiation during midday hours should be decreased by minimizing exposure and seeking shade. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
Mopa, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in August: 28.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (37.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.2°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 20.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is March (23.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (20°C).
Average pressure in August
Mopa, 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 (1008.7mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Mopa, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in August: 7.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (8.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.3km/h).
Average humidity in August
Mopa, Nigeria
- Average humidity in August: 88%
The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (36%).
Average rainfall in August
Mopa, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in August: 146mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (158mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (2mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Mopa, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in August: 28.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (29.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.6 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Mopa, 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 4min
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 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Mopa, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in August: 1.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (27.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.9 days).
Average UV index in August
Mopa, Nigeria
- Average UV index in August: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Mopa, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in August: 73
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 73).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in August
Mopa, Nigeria
- Average visibility in August: 6km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (6km).
