August weather forecast
Boutilimit, Mauritania

August ushers in Boutilimit's rainy season with an impressive leap to 22mm (0.87") of rainfall spread over 8.4 days. Despite the increased cloud cover, the number of sunshine hours remains relatively high. The temperatures, however, see a minor drop from the highs of the previous months, making the climate slightly milder. Wind speeds follow this descent too, dropping to 18 KPH. August sees a notable rise in humidity to 48%, leading to an overall humid, wetter, and slightly cooler month.

Temperature

August commences in Boutilimit, Mauritania, with an average high-temperature of a still torrid 38.1°C (100.6°F), showing little deviation from July's 39.7°C (103.5°F). Boutilimit's nights in August experience an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 27.6°C (81.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is appraised at a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

August is the most humid month in Boutilimit, with an average relative humidity of 48%.

Rainfall

The wettest months in Boutilimit, Mauritania, are August and September, with an average 22mm (0.87") of rainfall.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Boutilimit is 12h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:32. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:13 GMT.

Sunshine

In Boutilimit, the average sunshine in August is 9.6h.

UV index

In Boutilimit, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 8 in August leads to these guidelines:
Be proactive in protecting yourself; skin and eyes can be harmed if left unprotected. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.