August weather forecastCansado, Mauritania
August
Weather in August
August in Cansado, Mauritania, retains the prevalent monsoon conditions, with persistent heavy rainfall and high humidity, supplementing the tropical climate from July. Despite torrential rains associated with this season, daylight hours remain substantially long, while the city continues its flirting with high temperature zones. Wind patterns remain notable during this period, considering the considerable gusts and overall wind speed. An exceptional feature of August is its peak rainfall, reaching its annual zenith at 31mm (1.22"). As August gives way to September, the expectation is for the monsoon season to gradually begin its retreat, denoting less rainfall, tempered temperatures, and declining humidity.Temperature
The transition from July to August sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 26°C (78.8°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Cansado records a negligible downturn from daytime temperatures, averaging a low of 23.1°C (73.6°F) in the month of August.Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 76%, August is the most humid month in Cansado.Rainfall
In Cansado, in August, during 7.3 rainfall days, 27mm (1.06") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Cansado, during the entire year, the rain falls for 33.3 days and collects up to 93mm (3.66") of precipitation.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day in Cansado is 12h and 50min.On the first day of August in Cansado, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:24 GMT.
Sunshine
In Cansado, Mauritania, the average sunshine in August is 9.8h.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are February through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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Average temperature in August
Cansado, Mauritania
- Average high temperature in August: 26°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (27.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (21.7°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 23.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is September (24.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (17.8°C).
Average pressure in August
Cansado, Mauritania
- Average pressure in August: 1011.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1011.2mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Cansado, Mauritania
- Average wind speed in August: 25.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (32km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is December (21.5km/h).
Average humidity in August
Cansado, Mauritania
- Average humidity in August: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (55%).
Average rainfall in August
Cansado, Mauritania
- Average rainfall in August: 27mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (31mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March, April and December (1mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Cansado, Mauritania
- Average rainfall days in August: 7.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (8.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0.4 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cansado, Mauritania
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 48min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 48min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, March, October, November and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Cansado, Mauritania
- Average sunshine days in August: 21.6 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (19.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Cansado, Mauritania
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Cansado, Mauritania
- Average cloud cover in August: 12
The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 13).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 8).
Average visibility in August
Cansado, Mauritania
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
