August weather forecastOzu, Nigeria

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Ozu, Nigeria, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.5°C (83.3°F) and min 22.2°C (72°F).

Temperature

Ozu experiences its lowest temperatures in August, with an average peak of 28.5°C (83.3°F) and a low of 22.2°C (72°F).

Heat index

The heat index in August is estimated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are July through September, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

In Ozu, in August, during 29.3 rainfall days, 209mm (8.23") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 253.2 rainfall days, and 1316mm (51.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:39 WAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year.

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 the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.

Updated: Jul 18, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Ozu's coldest month, August, registers temperatures that range from a high of 28.5°C (83.3°F) to a low of 22.2°C (72°F).

The high-temperature during August is 28.5°C (83.3°F) and the low-temperature is 22.2°C (72°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is estimated at 35°C (95°F).

July through September, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are most humid months.

In August, the average relative humidity is 88%.

In Ozu, in August, during 29.3 rainfall days, 209mm (8.23") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in August is 12h and 19min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:39 WAT.

August has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in August in Ozu, Nigeria, is 4.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index are June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Average high temperature

28.6°C

28.5°C

28.9°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.6km/h

8.8km/h

7.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

1.3

1.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Ozu, Nigeria

Average high temperature in August: 28.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (36.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.5°C).

Average low temperature in August: 22.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (25.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (22.2°C).

Average pressure in August
Ozu, Nigeria

Average pressure in August: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Ozu, Nigeria

Average wind speed in August: 8.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (9.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6km/h).

Average humidity in August
Ozu, Nigeria

Average humidity in August: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (47%).

Average rainfall in August
Ozu, Nigeria

Average rainfall in August: 209mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (245mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (6mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Ozu, Nigeria

Average rainfall days in August: 29.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (5.3 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ozu, Nigeria

Average daylight in August: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in August: 4h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Ozu, Nigeria

Average sunshine days in August: 1.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1 days).

Average UV index in August
Ozu, Nigeria

Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Ozu, Nigeria

Average cloud cover in August: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 74).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in August
Ozu, Nigeria

Average visibility in August: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (6km).