August weather forecast
Aconekién, Equatorial Guinea

August continues the slightly drier pattern in Aconekién, marking a downward trend in rainfall from the early year's peak. Despite the decline in precipitation, relative humidity and cloud cover stay high, maintaining a distinctly tropical atmosphere. Constant temperatures and pressure levels give a sense of stability to the town's weather patterns. The gentle winds of August provide small reprieve from the persistent humidity. In keeping with the current trend, rainfall drops marginally to 118mm (4.65").

Temperature

August reports an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.6°C (83.5°F), matching the temperature of July. The low-temperature averages to a refreshing 19.8°C (67.6°F) during the nights of August.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
To cool down, the human body relies on perspiration, a process where excessive heat is eliminated as sweat evaporates. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In Aconekién, the average relative humidity in August is 88%.

Rainfall

In Aconekién, in August, it is raining for 27.8 days, with typically 118mm (4.65") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Aconekién, Equatorial Guinea, there are 317.5 rainfall days, and 1608mm (63.31") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Aconekién, Equatorial Guinea, is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:20 WAT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 5.2h.

UV index

June through November, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 5 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Be cautious. Those with fair skin can be subjected to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.