August weather forecastWadelai, Uganda

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Wadelai, is a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.1°C (66.4°F) and max 30.1°C (86.2°F).

Temperature

August brings an average high-temperature of a hot 30.1°C (86.2°F), nearly identical to the preceding month. In Wadelai, August is marked by an average low-temperature of 19.1°C (66.4°F).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. When there is abundant moisture in the air, the body's cooling through the evaporation process becomes less effective, leading to the sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Wadelai, Uganda, 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 August, the average length of the day in Wadelai, Uganda, is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of August in Wadelai, Uganda, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 19:07. 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 Wadelai is 9.2h.

UV index

April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.