August weather forecast
Sindou, Burkina Faso

August continues with lower temperatures, providing a much-needed respite from the lingering summer warmth. The city continues to experience high relative humidity levels, which further intensifies the rain showers. Sindou sees an exponential growth in greenery due to the increased moisture in the air. With the highest amount of rainfall at 148mm (5.83"), August stands out as Sindou's wettest month. This extensive precipitation comes with increased cloud cover and subdued sunshine hours.

Temperature

Temperature records mark August as the coldest month, with highs averaging 29.8°C (85.6°F) and lows at 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is calculated to be a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

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 August, the average length of the day is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:30 GMT.

Sunshine

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

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 exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.