August weather forecast
Zam, Burkina Faso

Zam, Burkina Faso witnesses maximum humidity of 70% in August. The high relative humidity along with the substantial rainfall of 128mm (5.04") makes August the wettest month of the year. Despite it being the peak of the rainy season, the average temperature annually tends to be on the warmer side. As the clouds cover the city, the sunshine hours decline.

Temperature

Zam's coldest weather arrives in August, when temperatures average a high of 31.8°C (89.2°F) and a low of 24.2°C (75.6°F).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is estimated at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 70%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 20.4 days and typically aggregates up to 128mm (5.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:14 GMT.

Sunshine

In Zam, the average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Zam is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in August leads to these guidelines:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.