August weather forecastOhafia, Nigeria

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Ohafia, Nigeria, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.4°C (72.3°F) and 28.7°C (83.7°F).

Temperature

August, marked by an average high-temperature of 28.7°C (83.7°F) and a low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F), is the coldest month.

Heat index

The heat index in August is calculated to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 88%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 29.8 days. Throughout August, 267mm (10.51") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 261.7 rainfall days, and 1603mm (63.11") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 18min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:35 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. 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. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.