August weather forecastWurno, Nigeria
August
Weather in August
August, the last month of the summer in Wurno, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 33°C (91.4°F) and min 25°C (77°F).Temperature
Wurno's coldest month, August, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 33°C (91.4°F) to a low of 25°C (77°F).Heat index
In August, the average heat index is computed to be a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. 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 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. 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 the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.
Humidity
The most humid month in Wurno is August, with an average relative humidity of 63%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 13.8 days and accumulates 91mm (3.58") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Wurno is 12h and 33min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:49 WAT.
Sunshine
With an average of 8.6h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Wurno, Nigeria.UV index
In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Wurno, Nigeria, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during August morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Wurno, Nigeria
- Average high temperature in August: 33°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (42.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 25°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°C).
Average pressure in August
Wurno, Nigeria
- Average pressure in August: 1011.1mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.1mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Wurno, Nigeria
- Average wind speed in August: 11.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (15km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (9.2km/h).
Average humidity in August
Wurno, Nigeria
- Average humidity in August: 63%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (63%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (12%).
Average rainfall in August
Wurno, Nigeria
- Average rainfall in August: 91mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (91mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March, November and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Wurno, Nigeria
- Average rainfall days in August: 13.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (13.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Wurno, Nigeria
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 36min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).
- Average sunshine in August: 8h and 36min
The months with the most sunshine are January, February, March, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Wurno, Nigeria
- Average sunshine days in August: 14.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (31 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (14.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Wurno, Nigeria
- Average UV index in August: 7
The month with the highest UV index is April (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in August
Wurno, Nigeria
- Average cloud cover in August: 33
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).
The months with the least cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 3).
Average visibility in August
Wurno, Nigeria
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
