July weather forecast
Mahmouda, Senegal

July, like June, is another hot summer month in Mahmouda, Senegal, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.2°C (77.4°F) and an average high of 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

July is characterized by a slight reduction in average high-temperature, easing from a sweltering 35.3°C (95.5°F) in June to a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). During the month of July, Mahmouda anticipates a mean low-temperature of 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

In July, the average heat index is evaluated at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce 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 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Mahmouda, the average relative humidity in July is 74%.

Rainfall

In Mahmouda, Senegal, in July, it is raining for 22.4 days, with typically 158mm (6.22") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mahmouda, there are 107.1 rainfall days, and 617mm (24.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in July in Mahmouda is 12h and 48min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:33 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in July is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In July, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.