August weather forecastTihun, Sierra Leone

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Tihun, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.3°C (81.1°F) and 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Temperature

Tihun's coldest month, August, registers temperatures that range from a high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) to a low of 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is appraised at a tropical 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 surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.

Humidity

In Tihun, Sierra Leone, the average relative humidity in August is 85%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 28.7 days and typically aggregates up to 389mm (15.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Tihun is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:08. On the last day of August, in Tihun, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:56 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tihun, Sierra Leone, 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

August, recording an average high temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and a low temperature of 24.1°C (75.4°F), is Tihun's coldest month.

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 27.3°C (81.1°F) and 24.1°C (75.4°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 31°C (87.8°F).

In August, the average relative humidity in Tihun, Sierra Leone, is 85%.

The month with the most rainfall in Tihun, Sierra Leone, is August, when the rain falls for 28.7 days and typically aggregates up to 389mm (15.31") of precipitation.

In Tihun, Sierra Leone, during August, the rain falls for 28.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 389mm (15.31") of precipitation.

The average day length in August in Tihun is 12h and 22min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:08. On the last day of the month, in Tihun, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 18:56 GMT.

With an average of 3.8h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Tihun, Sierra Leone.

In Tihun, Sierra Leone, the average sunshine duration in August is 3.8h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in August: 27.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (32.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (27.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 24.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Tihun, Sierra Leone

  • Average pressure in August: 1013.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.9mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.4mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Tihun, Sierra Leone

  • Average wind speed in August: 13.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is August (13.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.6km/h).

Average humidity in August
Tihun, Sierra Leone

  • Average humidity in August: 85%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Tihun, Sierra Leone

  • Average rainfall in August: 389mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (389mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (5mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Tihun, Sierra Leone

  • Average rainfall days in August: 28.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (29.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.5 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Tihun, 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 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Tihun, Sierra Leone

  • Average sunshine days in August: 1.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (1 days).

Average UV index in August
Tihun, 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
Tihun, Sierra Leone

  • Average cloud cover in August: 74

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 74).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in August
Tihun, Sierra Leone

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August, September and October (9km).