August weather forecast
Gunal, Guinea-Bissau

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Gunal, Guinea-Bissau, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

In Gunal, August is the month with the lowest recorded average temperatures, measuring a high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and a low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is computed to be a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 85%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 27.3 days and accumulates 224mm (8.82") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gunal, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:29. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 19:14 GMT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.