August weather forecast
Diou, Mali

August, the last month of the summer in Diou, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.7°C (85.5°F) and 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Temperature

Diou experiences its lowest average temperatures in August, reaching a peak of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and a minimum of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is calculated to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 83%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 26.7 days and accumulates 187mm (7.36") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Diou, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:33 GMT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are July, August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.