August weather forecastLakka, Sierra Leone

August weather for Lakka, Sierra Leone: The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Lakka, Sierra Leone, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and an average low of 23.9°C (75°F). August is the most humid month in Lakka, Sierra Leone, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Lakka, Sierra Leone, with temperature in the range of an average high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and an average low of 23.9°C (75°F).

Temperature

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in August, averaging 27.3°C (81.1°F) and a minimum average of 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

The heat index in August is evaluated at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). Persistently participating in activities during exposure may lead to fatigue and induce heat cramps.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children often do not understand the need to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - therefore, it is essential to stay hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.

Humidity

August is the most humid month in Lakka, Sierra Leone, 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 Lakka is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of August in Lakka, Sierra Leone, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:01 GMT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Lakka, 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 of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Lakka's coldest month, August, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) to a low of 23.9°C (75°F).

An average high-temperature, in August, in Lakka, is 27.3°C (81.1°F) and the average low-temperature is 23.9°C (75°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

With an average relative humidity of 86%, August is the most humid month in Lakka, Sierra Leone.

In Lakka, the average relative humidity in August is 86%.

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

In Lakka, during August, the rain falls for 30.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 391mm (15.39") of precipitation.

In Lakka, Sierra Leone, the average day length in August is 12h and 23min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:01 GMT.

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

The average sunshine duration in August in Lakka is 4.8h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Lakka is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Lakka, 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
Lakka, 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
Lakka, 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
Lakka, 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
Lakka, 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
Lakka, 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
Lakka, 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
Lakka, 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
Lakka, 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
Lakka, 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
Lakka, 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).