August weather forecast
Sogoniko, Mali

August, the last month of the summer in Sogoniko, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.8°C (87.4°F) and 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Temperature

August is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 30.8°C (87.4°F) and as low as 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.8 days and accumulates 137mm (5.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Sogoniko, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:43 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 7.9h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in August translates into these instructions:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.