August weather forecast
Milpo, Burkina Faso

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Milpo, Burkina Faso, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.3°C (72.1°F) and an average high of 30.2°C (86.4°F).

Temperature

The month of August sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 30.2°C (86.4°F) at the peak and 22.3°C (72.1°F) at the low.

Heat index

The heat index for August is appraised at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Milpo is August, when the rain falls for 24.3 days and typically aggregates up to 120mm (4.72") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Milpo is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of August, in Milpo, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:23 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Milpo is August, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

August is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.