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
Shendam's August weather reaches an average high of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and an average low of 22.6°C (72.7°F), making it the coldest month.Heat index
The heat index value for August is estimated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 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.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.
Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 86%, August is the most humid month.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 29 days and accumulates 148mm (5.83") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 12h and 25min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:31 WAT.
Sunshine
With an average of 6.2h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the coldest month?
How hot is it in August?
What is the most humid month?
What is the average humidity in August?
What is the wettest month?
How many days does it rain in August?
How many hours of daylight does Shendam have in August?
What time are sunrise and sunset in August?
What is the month with the least sunshine?
How many hours of sunshine does Shendam have in August?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in August?
Average temperature in August
Shendam, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in August: 29.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (40.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (29.2°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 22.6°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (27.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°C).
Average pressure in August
Shendam, Nigeria
- Average pressure in August: 1013mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is March (1008.4mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Shendam, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in August: 8.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.9km/h).
Average humidity in August
Shendam, Nigeria
- Average humidity in August: 86%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (22%).
Average rainfall in August
Shendam, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in August: 148mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (148mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Shendam, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in August: 29 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (29 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Shendam, 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 36min).
- Average sunshine in August: 6h and 1min
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: 6h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Shendam, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in August: 0.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Shendam, Nigeria
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are February, March and April (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in August
Shendam, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in August: 59
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 59).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in August
Shendam, Nigeria
- Average visibility in August: 8km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (8km).
