August weather forecastKisiabi, Uganda

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is a hot month in Kisiabi, Uganda, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.1°C (86.2°F) and an average low of 19.1°C (66.4°F).

Temperature

Kisiabi ushers in August with an average high-temperature of a hot 30.1°C (86.2°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. August brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 19.1°C (66.4°F) in Kisiabi.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is evaluated at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. 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', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of 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 largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In Kisiabi, Uganda, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 22.5 days. Throughout August, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 187 rainfall days, and 560mm (22.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Kisiabi, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 19:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 18:59 EAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Kisiabi is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in August leads to these recommendations:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.