August weather forecastMayaia, Sierra Leone

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Mayaia, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.9°C (75°F) and max 27.3°C (81.1°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

August's average heat index is calculated to be a tropical 31°C (87.8°F). Persistent activity under exposure might lead to a feeling of weariness, with subsequent heat cramps.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Mayaia 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

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

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mayaia are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. 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. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

Mayaia's coldest weather arrives in August, when temperatures average a high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and a low of 23.9°C (75°F).

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

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

The average relative humidity in August in Mayaia, Sierra Leone, 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 Mayaia, Sierra Leone, during August, the rain falls for 30.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 391mm (15.39") of precipitation.

The average day length in August in Mayaia, Sierra Leone, is 12h and 24min.

On the first day of August in Mayaia, Sierra Leone, 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 Mayaia, Sierra Leone.

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

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

In Mayaia, Sierra Leone, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Mayaia, 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
Mayaia, 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
Mayaia, 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
Mayaia, 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
Mayaia, 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
Mayaia, 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
Mayaia, 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
Mayaia, 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
Mayaia, 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
Mayaia, 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
Mayaia, 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).