August weather forecastKitonki, Sierra Leone

August

Weather in August

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

Temperature

Kitonki's August weather reaches an average high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and an average low of 23.9°C (75°F), making it the coldest month.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is computed to be a hot 31°C (87.8°F). Exhaustion might be the outcome of enduring exposure and continuous activity, with a risk of heat cramps.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 30.2 days and accumulates 391mm (15.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Kitonki. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.

Frequently asked questions

August is the month that records the lowest temperatures, with averages ranging from a high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) to a low of 23.9°C (75°F).

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Kitonki, Sierra Leone, are 27.3°C (81.1°F) and 23.9°C (75°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

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

In August, the average relative humidity in Kitonki, Sierra Leone, is 86%.

August is the month with the most rainfall in Kitonki. Rain falls for 30.2 days and accumulates 391mm (15.39") of precipitation.

In Kitonki, in August, it is raining for 30.2 days, with typically 391mm (15.39") of accumulated precipitation.

In August, the average day length in Kitonki 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, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:01 GMT.

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

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

The months with the lowest UV index in Kitonki, Sierra Leone, are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Kitonki is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Kitonki, 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
Kitonki, 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
Kitonki, 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
Kitonki, 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
Kitonki, 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
Kitonki, 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
Kitonki, 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
Kitonki, 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
Kitonki, 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
Kitonki, 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
Kitonki, 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).