July weather forecast
Mbakou, Congo

July is a hot winter month in Mbakou, Congo, with an average temperature varying between 31.3°C (88.3°F) and 20°C (68°F).

Temperature

With the arrival of July, Mbakou's average high-temperature registers at a tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), indicating a subtle variation from the previous month. In the month of July, the temperature generally rests at an average low of 20°C (68°F).

Heat index

For most parts of July, the heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Mbakou, the average relative humidity in July is 65%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Mbakou is July, when the rain falls for 2.6 days and typically collects 1mm (0.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mbakou, the average length of the day in July is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:04. On the last day of July, in Mbakou, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:08 WAT.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Mbakou, Congo, is July, with an average of 8.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Mbakou are January through July, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In July, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.