August weather forecastAhepe, Togo

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Ahepe, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.3°C (84.7°F) and an average low of 22°C (71.6°F).

Temperature

On the advent of August, Ahepe's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F) from July's 29.2°C (84.6°F). In Ahepe, an average low-temperature of 22°C (71.6°F) is recorded during August nights.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is estimated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

In Ahepe, in August, it is raining for 22.6 days, with typically 66mm (2.6") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 215.8 rainfall days, and 648mm (25.51") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:12. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:01 GMT.

Sunshine

In Ahepe, the average sunshine in August is 6.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.