August weather forecastChoum, Mauritania
August
Weather in August
August is a month of notable changes in Choum, Mauritania when weather patterns begin their transition exclusively due to the significant increase in the average number of rainfall days to 5.2. The city experiences augmented humidity due to high temperatures and the gradual shift in climatic conditions. Daylight hours continue to shrink, thereby slightly reducing the scorching heat of the sun. The wind’s rhythm continues to favour a light breeze, providing fleeting moments of relief from the heat.Temperature
The arrival of August marks a slight shift to an average high-temperature of a still scorching 40.4°C (104.7°F) from July's 41.5°C (106.7°F). Throughout the month of August, Choum witnesses an average low-temperature of 29.7°C (85.5°F).Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 27%, August is the most humid month.Rainfall
In August, in Choum, the rain falls for 5.2 days. Throughout August, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is accumulated. In Choum, during the entire year, the rain falls for 25.2 days and collects up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation.Daylight
In Choum, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 50min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 19:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:09 GMT.
Sunshine
May, July and August, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
The average daily maximum UV index in August is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 8 transforms into these recommendations:
Stay protected; otherwise, skin and eyes can suffer rapid damage. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Choum, Mauritania
- Average high temperature in August: 40.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (41.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.2°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 29.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (29.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.3°C).
Average pressure in August
Choum, Mauritania
- Average pressure in August: 1009.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1009.2mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Choum, Mauritania
- Average wind speed in August: 15.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (18.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (14.3km/h).
Average humidity in August
Choum, Mauritania
- Average humidity in August: 27%
The month with the highest relative humidity is August (27%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (17%).
Average rainfall in August
Choum, Mauritania
- Average rainfall in August: 9mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (11mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and April (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Choum, Mauritania
- Average rainfall days in August: 5.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (6.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (0.1 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Choum, 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 54min
The months with the most sunshine are May, July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Choum, Mauritania
- Average sunshine days in August: 24 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (22.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Choum, Mauritania
- Average UV index in August: 8
The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Choum, Mauritania
- Average cloud cover in August: 12
The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 14).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 7).
Average visibility in August
Choum, 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).
