August weather forecast
Acer, Uganda

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

Temperature

The advent of August signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.1°C (86.2°F), aligning closely with July. The mean low-temperature during August nights is a refreshing 19.1°C (66.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is computed to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Acer, in August, it is raining for 22.5 days, with typically 74mm (2.91") of accumulated precipitation. In Acer, during the entire year, the rain falls for 187 days and collects up to 560mm (22.05") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:08. On the last day of August, in Acer, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:00 EAT.

Sunshine

In Acer, the average sunshine in August is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Acer 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 unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During August, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.