August weather forecast
Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone

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Weather in August

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

Temperature

August stands out as Ma-Selo's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and a low-temperature of 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is evaluated at a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Long-lasting exposure and activity potentially induce a sense of weariness, with the risk of heat cramps.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light 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 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.

Humidity

The most humid month in Ma-Selo 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 Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone, is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:12. On the last day of August, in Ma-Selo, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:00 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Ma-Selo.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ma-Selo are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Ma-Selo?

The coldest temperatures occur during August, when averages reach a peak of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and a low of 23.9°C (75°F).

What are August temperatures in Ma-Selo?

The high-temperature in Ma-Selo during August is 27.3°C (81.1°F) and the low-temperature is 23.9°C (75°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the most humid month in Ma-Selo?

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

What is the average humidity in August in Ma-Selo?

In August, the average relative humidity in Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone, is 86%.

What is the wettest month in Ma-Selo?

The month with the most rainfall in Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone, 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 Ma-Selo?

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

How many hours of daylight does Ma-Selo have in August?

In August, the average day length in Ma-Selo is 12h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Ma-Selo?

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, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:00 GMT.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Ma-Selo?

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

How many hours of sunshine does Ma-Selo have in August?

In Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone, the average sunshine duration in August is 4.8h.

When is the lowest UV index in Ma-Selo?

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

How high is the UV index in August in Ma-Selo?

In Ma-Selo, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in August
Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone

Average temperature in August - Ma-Selo, 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
Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone

Average pressure in August - Ma-Selo, 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
Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone

Average wind speed in August - Ma-Selo, 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
Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone

Average humidity in August - Ma-Selo, 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
Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone

Average rainfall in August - Ma-Selo, 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
Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone

Average rainfall days in August - Ma-Selo, 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
Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Ma-Selo, 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 42min).

  • 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
Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone

Average sunshine days in August - Ma-Selo, 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
Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone

Average UV index in August - Ma-Selo, 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
Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone

Average cloud cover in August - Ma-Selo, 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
Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone

Average visibility in August - Ma-Selo, 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).

Ma-Selo, Sierra Leone

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