July weather forecast
Chamoi, The Gambia

July, like June, in Chamoi, The Gambia, is another fiery hot summer month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.9°C (78.6°F) and max 36.3°C (97.3°F).

Temperature

The advent of July brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a blistering 40.1°C (104.2°F) in June to a fiery hot 36.3°C (97.3°F). Chamoi experiences an average nighttime temperature of 25.9°C (78.6°F) in the month of July.

Heat index

For most parts of July, the heat index is appraised at a life-threatening hot 49°C (120.2°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in July in Chamoi is 60%.

Rainfall

In July, the rain falls for 17.8 days. Throughout July, 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Chamoi, there are 82.3 rainfall days, and 373mm (14.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chamoi, the average length of the day in July is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 19:27. On the last day of July, in Chamoi, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:24 GMT.

Sunshine

In July, the average sunshine is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Chamoi are January, February, July through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In July, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.