August weather forecast
Daban, Mali

As the calendar turns to August, rainfall sees a further spike, quickly reaching its annual high at 137mm (5.39"). Marking the month with the heaviest rainfall, the weather embodies the zenith of the wet season. Typical of this period, humidity levels soar to 79%, the highest for the year. Consequently, temperatures continue to stay moderate owing to the high rainfall. However, the days witness a reduction in sunshine hours due to increased cloud cover.

Temperature

Daban, Mali, records the coldest temperatures in August, averaging a high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and a low of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is calculated to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. 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.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 21.8 days and typically aggregates up to 137mm (5.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Daban is 12h and 33min.
On the first day of August in Daban, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:44 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.9h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Daban.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. 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. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.