August weather forecastKaï, Mali

Weather in August

August in Kaï, Mali is by far the wettest month of the year as the city encounters the rainy season's pinnacle. The city records the yearly maximum rainfall of 187mm (7.36"). As relative humidity peaks at 83% and cloud coverage encompasses 48% of the sky, conditions are evidently moist. The UV index drops to the year's lowest at 6, indicating substantial cloud coverage and less direct sunlight. Despite the weather, August presents a unique opportunity to see a different facet of Kaï as it embraces the peak of the wet season.

Temperature

Kaï's coldest temperatures are experienced in August, with average high temperatures of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and lows of 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is appraised at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Kaï, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:47. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:32 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.

UV index

July, August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Kaï. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.