August weather forecast
Mbagne, Mauritania

August continues to carry the wet weather in Mbagne. Cloud cover increases, further reducing sunshine hours. The relative humidity escalates further, keeping the atmosphere moist. An interesting feature of August weather is the maximum rainfall days of 10.7. Yet, temperatures do not deviate much from July, hovering between 29°C (84.2°F) to 37.3°C (99.1°F). Gusts blowing at 21.4km/h (13.3mph) play a notable role in bringing periodic cool-offs.

Temperature

The average high-temperature for August is a still sweltering 37.3°C (99.1°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the preceding month. Mbagne records an average low of 29°C (84.2°F) throughout the nights in August.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is computed to be a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Be careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may result from extended activity.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 47%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Mbagne is August, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mbagne, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 19:26. On the last day of August, in Mbagne, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:08 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 9.3h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

In Mbagne, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 8 during August translates into the following directions:
Protection should always be a priority. Skin and eyes are vulnerable without it. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.