August weather forecast
Badara, Burkina Faso

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Badara, Burkina Faso, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F) and an average high of 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

Badara's August weather, with an average high temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and an average low temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is appraised at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. With excessive moisture in the atmosphere, the effectiveness of the evaporation process is decreased, causing the body to cool down less efficiently, leading to a sensation of overheating. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 25.3 days and accumulates 148mm (5.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Badara, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:30 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 7h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.