August weather forecast
Ondo, Nigeria

August in Ondo experienced only a slight drop in rainfall, maintaining the continuous wet trend seen in the past few months. With windspeeds of up to 6.1km/h (3.8mph), it is tied with March for the highest wind speeds of the year. The city continues to experience reduced sunshine hours and high humidity, similar to July. Despite these conditions, the average temperatures remain comfortably warm. As August ends, residents start looking forward to the onset of drier conditions as September rolls in.

Temperature

August is the month when Ondo experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 27.8°C (82°F) and a low of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is computed to be a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. 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

July through September, with an average relative humidity of 90%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Ondo, in August, it is raining for 28.9 days, with typically 139mm (5.47") of accumulated precipitation. In Ondo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 267.7 days and collects up to 1122mm (44.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Ondo is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of August, in Ondo, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:48 WAT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Ondo, with an average of 3.6h of sunshine.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during August morphs into the following directions:
Be mindful. Individuals with a lighter skin tone may suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.