August weather forecastTchanaga, Togo

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Tchanaga, Togo, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.9°C (73.2°F) and max 30.4°C (86.7°F).

Temperature

In Tchanaga, the lowest average temperatures are observed in August, with a high of 30.4°C (86.7°F) and a low of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

August is the most humid month in Tchanaga, Togo, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Tchanaga is August, when the rain falls for 24.2 days and typically aggregates up to 122mm (4.8") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Tchanaga is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of August, in Tchanaga, Togo, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:07 GMT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 6, August is the month with the lowest UV index in Tchanaga. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.