August weather forecast
Abyei, Sudan

August continues the trend of the rainy season but with a slight downturn in terms of rainfall amount from July. However, what distinguishes August is the decrease in overall visibility, influenced by the elevated cloud cover. The presence of cloud cover tempers the heat, moderating the daily temperature fluctuations. Climate-wise, it’s a cooler month in comparison to the sweltering heat of July. The increase in humidity, though, presents a distinctly muggy atmosphere across Abyei.

Temperature

August stands out as Abyei's coldest month, with an average high-temperature of 30.9°C (87.6°F) and a low-temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is evaluated at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception 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 particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

August is the most humid month in Abyei, Sudan, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 25.3 days and accumulates 131mm (5.16") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:15 CAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Abyei is August, with an average of 8.3h of sunshine.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.