August weather forecastTulun, Sierra Leone

August

Weather in August

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

Temperature

In Tulun, Sierra Leone, August is the coldest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and a low of 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is computed to be a hot 31°C (87.8°F). Exhaustion might be the outcome of enduring exposure and continuous activity, with a risk of heat cramps.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.

Humidity

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

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 August, the average length of the day in Tulun is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:13. On the last day of August, 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 are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in August leads to these recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

Tulun's August weather, marked by an average high temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F) and an average low temperature of 23.9°C (75°F), is the coldest in the year.

The high-temperature during August is 27.3°C (81.1°F) and the low-temperature is 23.9°C (75°F). 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 computed to be 31°C (87.8°F).

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

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

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

In Tulun, in August, it is raining for 30.2 days, with typically 391mm (15.39") of accumulated precipitation.

In Tulun, Sierra Leone, the average day length in August is 12h and 24min.

On the first day of August in Tulun, 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.

With an average of 4.8h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Tulun.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Tulun is 4.8h.

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

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Tulun is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Tulun, 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
Tulun, 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
Tulun, 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
Tulun, 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
Tulun, 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
Tulun, 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
Tulun, 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
Tulun, 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
Tulun, 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
Tulun, 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
Tulun, 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).