August weather forecast
Mawé, Burkina Faso

August, the last month of the summer in Mawé, is another hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and an average low of 22°C (71.6°F).

Temperature

Mawé's coldest temperatures are experienced in August, with average high temperatures of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and lows of 22°C (71.6°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is appraised at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. 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. 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

With an average relative humidity of 80%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 26.2 days and typically aggregates up to 160mm (6.3") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:28 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Mawé is August, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.

UV index

August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.