August weather forecast
Nwoya, Uganda

August lays down the groundwork for the typical summer weather in Nwoya. The temperatures stabilize during this month, setting up a consistent pattern to prevail in the following weeks. The city experiences warm, comfortable days followed by mildly cool nights, maintaining an ideal balance. A slight decrease in the rate of rainfall begins to signal the tail end of the wet season. The weather conditions glorify the outdoor experience, marking the month as a perfect time for exploration and adventure.

Temperature

Nwoya, Uganda, notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.1°C (80.8°F) in August, hardly diverging from July. An average low-temperature of 17.1°C (62.8°F) is common during the nights of August.

Heat index

The heat index in August is calculated to be a tropical 30°C (86°F). If one endures exposure and continues to be active, it might result in tiredness and heat cramps.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. 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 are primarily vital for children. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.

Humidity

In Nwoya, the average relative humidity in August is 84%.

Rainfall

In Nwoya, in August, it is raining for 28.2 days, with typically 154mm (6.06") of accumulated precipitation. In Nwoya, during the entire year, the rain falls for 248.4 days and collects up to 1167mm (45.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Nwoya is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:05. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:57 EAT.

Sunshine

May and August, with an average of 8.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Nwoya.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Nwoya is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.