August weather forecast
Umuchu, Nigeria

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

Temperature

Umuchu's temperature records reveal August as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 28.5°C (83.3°F) and lows of 22.2°C (72°F).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Umuchu, in August, during 29.3 rainfall days, 209mm (8.23") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Umuchu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 253.1 days and collects up to 1279mm (50.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of August in Umuchu, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:38 WAT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Umuchu. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.