July weather forecastFougamou, Gabon

Weather in July

Following June, July brings forth even cooler temperatures, scaling down to an average low of 20.8°C (69.4°F). The city almost dries up with a meager 10mm (0.39") of rainfall spanning a short 7.5-day period. With 6.7 hours of sunshine under 12.1 hours of daylight, residents get to enjoy more clear skies. The decreased cloud cover allows the city's intrinsic beauty to shine forth unabatedly.

Temperature

The arrival of July in Fougamou brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.2°C (86.4°F), nearly identical to June's 30.1°C (86.2°F). Nightly temperatures in Fougamou drop to an average low of 20.8°C (69.4°F) in July.

Heat index

Throughout July, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in July in Fougamou, Gabon, is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Fougamou is July, when the rain falls for 7.5 days and typically collects 10mm (0.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in July is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:26 WAT.

Sunshine

In July, the average sunshine in Fougamou is 6.7h.

UV index

March, May through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Fougamou. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during July translates into the following recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.