August weather forecastDenti, Sierra Leone

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Denti, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.3°C (81.1°F) and 23.9°C (75°F).

Temperature

August is the coldest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 27.3°C (81.1°F) at the peak and 23.9°C (75°F) at the base.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is calculated to be a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Exhaustion becomes probable with enduring exposure and activity, potentially causing heat cramps.
Be aware that heat index ratings are designed for shaded locations and minor breezes. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 30.2 days and typically aggregates up to 391mm (15.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:14. On the last day of August, in Denti, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:01 GMT.

Sunshine

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

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 hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Frequently asked questions

Denti notes the coldest temperatures in August, with a average high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and a low of 23.9°C (75°F).

The high-temperature, in August, in Denti, records 27.3°C (81.1°F), while the low-temperature is 23.9°C (75°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 31°C (87.8°F).

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

The average relative humidity in August in Denti is 86%.

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 30.2 days and typically aggregates up to 391mm (15.39") of precipitation.

In August, in Denti, Sierra Leone, the rain falls for 30.2 days. Throughout August, 391mm (15.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Denti, Sierra Leone, the average day length in August is 12h and 24min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:14. On the last day of the month, in Denti, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:01 GMT.

The month with the least sunshine in Denti, Sierra Leone, is August, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

In Denti, Sierra Leone, the average sunshine duration in August is 4.8h.

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Denti.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Denti, Sierra Leone

  • Average high temperature in August: 27.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 23.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (23.9°C).

Average pressure in August
Denti, Sierra Leone

  • Average pressure in August: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Denti, Sierra Leone

  • Average wind speed in August: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (12km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Denti, Sierra Leone

  • Average humidity in August: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (68%).

Average rainfall in August
Denti, Sierra Leone

  • Average rainfall in August: 391mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (391mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Denti, Sierra Leone

  • Average rainfall days in August: 30.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.8 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Denti, Sierra Leone

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 24min

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: 4h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Denti, Sierra Leone

  • Average sunshine days in August: 0.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (29 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Denti, Sierra Leone

  • Average UV index in August: 6

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

Average cloud cover in August
Denti, Sierra Leone

  • Average cloud cover in August: 67

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in August
Denti, Sierra Leone

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (9km).