July weather forecast
Mapati, Congo

July, the same as June, is a moderately hot winter month in Mapati, Congo, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.6°C (65.5°F) and 29.6°C (85.3°F).

Temperature

With the arrival of July, Mapati's average high-temperature registers at a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. Mapati's nighttime temperature in July drops to an average of 18.6°C (65.5°F).

Heat index

July's heat index is estimated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. 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 for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Mapati, the average relative humidity in July is 73%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is July, when the rain falls for 3.6 days and typically collects 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mapati, the average length of the day in July is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of July, in Mapati, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:11 WAT.

Sunshine

With an average of 8.3h of sunshine, July has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through September and November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Mapati. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In July, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.