August weather forecast
Doundougou, Burkina Faso

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Doundougou, Burkina Faso, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.3°C (73.9°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

August is Doundougou's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and lows of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is computed to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to 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.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 19.5 days and typically aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Doundougou, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:09 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Doundougou is 9.7h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in August leads to these recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. 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. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months?
August is the coldest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 31.3°C (88.3°F) and an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).
How hot does it get in August?
In August, in Doundougou, the average high-temperature is 31.3°C (88.3°F), and the average low-temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 40°C (104°F).
What is the most humid month?
The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 74%.
What is the average humidity in August?
In August, the average relative humidity is 74%.
What is the wettest month?
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 19.5 days and accumulates 114mm (4.49") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in August?
In Doundougou, Burkina Faso, during August, the rain falls for 19.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 114mm (4.49") of precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Doundougou have in August?
The average day length in August is 12h and 31min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in August?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:09 GMT.
How long on average sun shines in August in Doundougou?
In Doundougou, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.7h.
What is the UV index intensity in August in Doundougou?
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Doundougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average high temperature in August: 31.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 23.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18°C).

Average pressure in August
Doundougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average pressure in August: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Doundougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average wind speed in August: 10km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (12.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Doundougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (74%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (14%).

Average rainfall in August
Doundougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall in August: 114mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (114mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Doundougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average rainfall days in August: 19.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Doundougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Doundougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Doundougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and October (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Doundougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average cloud cover in August: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in August
Doundougou, Burkina Faso
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is August (9km).

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