July weather forecastKaduna, Nigeria

Weather in July

July typically represents the zenith of the rainy season in Kaduna, with rainfall reaching 126mm (4.96") and more than 24 rainy days experienced. Additionally, cloud cover, wind speed and pressure are heightened during this month. In the wake of this flourishing wet season, temperatures tend to fall, marking this month as the coolest of the year.

Temperature

The average high-temperature in Kaduna is a moderately hot 29.1°C (84.4°F) in July, hardly different from the 31.9°C (89.4°F) recorded in June. Kaduna encounters a steady low-temperature average of 21.3°C (70.3°F) throughout the month of July.

Heat index

July's mean heat index is computed to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in July is 79%.

Rainfall

In July, in Kaduna, the rain falls for 24.2 days. Throughout July, 126mm (4.96") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kaduna, there are 129.8 rainfall days, and 607mm (23.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in July is 12h and 40min.
On the first day of July in Kaduna, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:54 WAT.

Sunshine

In July, the average sunshine in Kaduna is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are July, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 6 in July suggests the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.