August weather forecast
Aplahoue, Benin

August marks the continuity of the rainy season in Aplahoué, Benin, with moderate rains seen throughout the month. While remaining warm, temperatures start showing a downward trend, adding to the month's overall pleasant conditions. A dominant cloud cover often sets up splendid morning fogs, offering wonderful weather conditions for pictures and sightseeing. Despite this, the rainfall reduces slightly to 63 millimetres, distributed over 22.7 days of this month.

Temperature

Temperature readings in Aplahoue reach their annual highs in August, averaging 29.1°C (84.4°F) and a minimum average of 22.2°C (72°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is appraised at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Implement heightened safety measures - risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is increased. Prolonged activity may result in heatstroke.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical 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.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. 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. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In Aplahoue, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

In Aplahoue, in August, it is raining for 22.7 days, with typically 63mm (2.48") of accumulated precipitation. In Aplahoue, Benin, during the entire year, the rain falls for 216.6 days and collects up to 631mm (24.84") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of August in Aplahoue, Benin, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 19:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:01 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

June through 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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.