August weather forecast
Garahun, Sierra Leone

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Garahun, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°C (75°F) and 27.3°C (81.1°F).

Temperature

August, with its average high-temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and an average low-temperature of 23.9°C (75°F), holds the record as the coldest month.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is appraised at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Persisting in activity during exposure could lead to weariness and subsequently to heat cramps.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young ones often underestimate the need for rest and rehydration. Thirst appears late in dehydration - hence, it is important to keep hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.

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

In Garahun, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of August in Garahun, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:00 GMT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in August transforms into this advice:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Protect your eyes, ears, face, and neck from the Sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Garahun?
During the coldest month in Garahun, August, temperatures average a high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and a low of 23.9°C (75°F).
What is the average August temperature in Garahun?
During August, Garahun experiences an average high-temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and a low-temperature of 23.9°C (75°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).
What is the most humid month in Garahun?
August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.
What is the average humidity in August in Garahun?
In August, the average relative humidity in Garahun, Sierra Leone, is 86%.
What is the wettest month in Garahun?
The month with the most rainfall in Garahun is August, when the rain falls for 30.2 days and typically aggregates up to 391mm (15.39") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in August in Garahun?
In Garahun, Sierra Leone, in August, it is raining for 30.2 days, with typically 391mm (15.39") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in August in Garahun?
In Garahun, the average day length in August is 12h and 23min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Garahun?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:12. On the last day of the month, in Garahun, Sierra Leone, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:00 GMT.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Garahun?
The month with the least sunshine in Garahun, Sierra Leone, is August, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in August in Garahun?
In Garahun, Sierra Leone, the average sunshine duration in August is 4.8h.
When is the lowest UV index in Garahun?
July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Garahun.
What is the UV index intensity in August in Garahun?
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Garahun is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Garahun, 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
Garahun, 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
Garahun, 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
Garahun, 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
Garahun, 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
Garahun, 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
Garahun, Sierra Leone
  • 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: 4h and 5min

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
Garahun, 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
Garahun, 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
Garahun, 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
Garahun, 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).

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