August weather forecastBassassin, Togo

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Bassassin, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.5°C (85.1°F) and min 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

Bassassin reaches its lowest average temperatures in August, measuring 29.5°C (85.1°F) at the peak and 22.4°C (72.3°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

August's heat index is evaluated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Bassassin is August, when the rain falls for 23.7 days and typically aggregates up to 130mm (5.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Bassassin is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of August, in Bassassin, Togo, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:07 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 7.4h 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 vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.