August weather forecastSidi Moussa Ben Ali, Morocco

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another very hot month in Sidi Moussa Ben Ali, Morocco, with an average temperature varying between 36.5°C (97.7°F) and 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Temperature

Sidi Moussa Ben Ali's warmest weather arrives in August, when temperatures average a high of 36.5°C (97.7°F) and a low of 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Heat index

August's heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Watchful: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are predicted. Continued exertion could lead to heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. 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

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 49%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout August, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated. In Sidi Moussa Ben Ali, during the entire year, the rain falls for 83.2 days and collects up to 268mm (10.55") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Sidi Moussa Ben Ali, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of August in Sidi Moussa Ben Ali, Morocco, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 20:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 19:56 +01.

Sunshine

With an average of 11.9h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Sidi Moussa Ben Ali.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Sidi Moussa Ben Ali. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in August translates into this advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.