August weather forecast
Mandem, Guinea-Bissau

August, the last month of the summer in Mandem, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 31°C (87.8°F) and 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Temperature

Mandem records the coldest temperatures in August, averaging a high of 31°C (87.8°F) and a low of 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is appraised at a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Be cautious: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a possible consequence of continuous physical effort.
Heat index details are generally centered around shaded locations and a mild breeze. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 27.7 days and typically aggregates up to 206mm (8.11") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Mandem, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of August in Mandem, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 19:10 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.9h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Mandem.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 6, August is the month with the lowest UV index in Mandem. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August leads to these instructions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.