August weather forecast
Regent, Sierra Leone

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Weather in August

In August, the heavy rain persists in Regent, Sierra Leone, with an equally high rainfall of 391mm (15.39"). This month experiences the highest frequency of rainy days, nearly the entire month, compounding the effect of the monsoon. Coupled with a continuous reality of high humidity levels, low sunlight hours, and increased cloud cover, August is heavily dampened. Average wind gusts peak to 18.4km/h (11.4mph), the highest all year, contrasting with an otherwise monotonous weather pattern. The predominance of cool, wet, and breezy conditions characterizes August, confirming the deep-seated presence of the rainy season.

Temperature

Regent's temperature records reveal August as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and lows of 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is evaluated at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). If one continues to be active during exposure, it might cause tiredness and subsequent heat cramps.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.

Humidity

The most humid month in Regent 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 Regent, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of August in Regent, 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, with an average of 4.8h of sunshine.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Regent. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What part of the year is the coldest in Regent?

Regent, Sierra Leone, witnesses the coldest weather in August, with temperatures averaging a high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and a low of 23.9°C (75°F).

What is the temperature in August in Regent?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Regent 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 takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

What is the most humid month in Regent?

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

What is the average humidity in August in Regent?

In August, the average relative humidity is 86%.

What is the wettest month in Regent?

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.

How much does it rain in Regent in August?

In August, in Regent, the rain falls for 30.2 days. Throughout August, 391mm (15.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in August in Regent?

In Regent, the average day length in August is 12h and 23min.

When are sunrise and sunset in August in Regent?

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

What is the month with the least sunshine in Regent?

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Regent, Sierra Leone.

How many hours of sunshine does Regent have in August?

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

When is the lowest UV index in Regent?

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

What is the UV index reading in August in Regent?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Regent is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in August
Regent, Sierra Leone

Average temperature in August - Regent, 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).

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Average pressure in August
Regent, Sierra Leone

Average pressure in August - Regent, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
Regent, Sierra Leone

Average wind speed in August - Regent, 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).

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Average humidity in August
Regent, Sierra Leone

Average humidity in August - Regent, 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%).

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Average rainfall in August
Regent, Sierra Leone

Average rainfall in August - Regent, 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).

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Average rainfall days in August
Regent, Sierra Leone

Average rainfall days in August - Regent, 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).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Regent, Sierra Leone

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Regent, 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).

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Average sunshine days in August
Regent, Sierra Leone

Average sunshine days in August - Regent, 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).

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Average UV index in August
Regent, Sierra Leone

Average UV index in August - Regent, 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).

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Average cloud cover in August
Regent, Sierra Leone

Average cloud cover in August - Regent, 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).

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Average visibility in August
Regent, Sierra Leone

Average visibility in August - Regent, 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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