August weather forecast
Nandouta, Togo

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Nandouta, Togo, with an average temperature varying between 29.5°C (85.1°F) and 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

Nandouta's temperature records reveal August as the coldest month, marked by average highs of 29.5°C (85.1°F) and lows of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 23.7 days and accumulates 130mm (5.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

With an average of 7.4h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year.

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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August translates into these guidelines:
Resist extreme sun exposure. Guarding against solar damage is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.