Ghana Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In August, Ghana experiences its peak rainy season, which lasts from April to September. Temperatures average around a warm 78.0°F (25.6°C), with highs of 82.8°F (28.2°C) and lows of 75.0°F (23.9°C). It feels slightly cooler than it actually is due to the high humidity, with a heat index ranging from 75.0°F (23.9°C) to 89.1°F (31.7°C), but the conditions are still quite warm. There is a high level of humidity, averaging around 87.0%, which can make the weather feel more oppressive. The chance of precipitation is high, with an average of 27 days of rain in August. Rainfall amounts to approximately 1.59 inches (40.5 mm), with a 67.7% chance of rain on any given day. Despite the rainy conditions, there are still periods of clear skies, with an average cloud cover of 75.0% and an average visibility of 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
What is the temperature in Ghana in August?
Average air temperature in Ghana is 25.6°C (78°F) in August. The outside temperature in Ghana feels like 26.2°C (79.2°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 28.2°C (82.8°F) and feels like 31.7°C (89.1°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 23.9°C (75°F) which feels like 23.9°C (75°F).
How hot is Ghana in August?
The hot temperature in August in Ghana rises to 29.9°C (85.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 87% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 35.1 °C (95.2°F). The average maximum temp in Ghana is 28.2°C (95.2°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Ghana in August?
The coldest temp in Ghana in August drops to 21°C (69.8°F) during the cold nights. With 27.3km/h (17mph) winds and 87% humidity it feels like 21°C (69.8°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 23.9°C (75°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Ghana in August?
Yes, it rains for 27 days in Ghana in August averaging 1.59 mm of precipitation. Ghana has a 67.7% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Ghana throughout August?
Ghana has 1.59 mm (0.06 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 27 days out of the entire month.
Is Ghana windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Ghana during August is 27.3km/h (17mph) and average windgust is 31.3km/h (19.4mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 35.3km/h (21.9mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Ghana in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from Southwest direction in Ghana.
What are the humidity levels in Ghana in August?
The average humidity levels in Ghana in August are 87%. Daily humidity levels in Ghana range from 82.3% to 94.1% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Ghana in August?
Ghana has 12 hours 17 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Ghana in August is at 5:56:04 and the sunset is at 18:13:48.
What is the cloud coverage in Ghana in August?
Clouds cover 75% of the sky on average throughout August in Ghana. The cloud coverage ranges from 55.6% to 94.6% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Ghana?
The average UV index in Ghana is 8.4 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 5 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Ghana in August?
The average solar radiation is 226.5 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Ghana during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 97 W/m2 to 284.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Ghana?
The average solar energy during August in Ghana is 19.6 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 8.5 MJ/m2, to 24.5 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Ghana in August?
Yes, there is a 10.6% risk for severe weather in Ghana in August.
What is the air pressure in Ghana in August?
On average the air pressure in Ghana in August is 1013.3 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1010.8 mb to 1016.5 mb.
What is the visibility in Ghana in August?
The average daylight visibility in Ghana in August is 11.7 km (7.3 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 8.3 km (5.2 miles) to 20.8 km (12.9 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Ghana in August?
The average dew point in Ghana during August is 23.2°C (73.7°F).
Where is the data for Ghana climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Ghana in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- KOFORIDUA, GH
- AKUSE, GH
- KOTOKA INTERNATIONAL, GH
- TEMA, GH
- DGAA