August weather forecast
Demba Kunda, The Gambia

August greets Demba Kunda's people with more rainfall, reaching a considerable 149mm (5.87") throughout the month. The clouds asserted a mighty presence covering 44% of the clear blue skies. Still, the sun remains relentless, managing to shower the city with a little over 7.5 hours of sunshine every day. Despite the weather embracing wetter patterns, the overall warm ambiance remains perpetuated. Premature departure of the warm season is unheard of, making August a continuation of the season.

Temperature

With average temperatures fluctuating between a high of 33°C (91.4°F) and a low of 24.1°C (75.4°F), August stands out as the coldest month.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is appraised at a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Demba Kunda, The Gambia. Rain falls for 22.1 days and accumulates 149mm (5.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 33min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:08 GMT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Demba Kunda, with an average of 7.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, July through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Demba Kunda. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.