August weather forecast
Diam Sine, Senegal

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Diam Sine, Senegal, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.7°C (78.3°F) and 34°C (93.2°F).

Temperature

August is Diam Sine's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 34°C (93.2°F) and lows of 25.7°C (78.3°F).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. 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.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Diam Sine is 69%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Diam Sine is August, when the rain falls for 19.8 days and typically aggregates up to 121mm (4.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:35. On the last day of August, in Diam Sine, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 19:18 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Diam Sine is August, with an average of 7.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, July, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Diam Sine?
August is the coldest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 34°C (93.2°F) and as low as 25.7°C (78.3°F).
How hot is it in Diam Sine in August?
In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Diam Sine, Senegal, are 34°C (93.2°F) and 25.7°C (78.3°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 46°C (114.8°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Diam Sine?
The average relative humidity in August in Diam Sine is 69%.
What is the rainiest month in Diam Sine?
The month with the most rainfall in Diam Sine is August, when the rain falls for 19.8 days and typically aggregates up to 121mm (4.76") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Diam Sine in August?
In Diam Sine, Senegal, in August, during 19.8 rainfall days, 121mm (4.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Diam Sine have in August?
In August, the average day length in Diam Sine is 12h and 37min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Diam Sine?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 19:18 GMT.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Diam Sine?
With an average of 7.8h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Diam Sine, Senegal.
How long on average sun shines in August in Diam Sine?
In Diam Sine, Senegal, the average sunshine duration in August is 7.8h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Diam Sine?
January through March, July, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Diam Sine, Senegal.
What is the UV index reading in August in Diam Sine?
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Diam Sine is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August - Diam Sine, Senegal
Average temperature in August
Diam Sine, Senegal
  • Average high temperature in August: 34°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (41.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (34°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 25.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.3°C).

Average pressure in August - Diam Sine, Senegal
Average pressure in August
Diam Sine, Senegal
  • Average pressure in August: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1010.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Diam Sine, Senegal
Average wind speed in August
Diam Sine, Senegal
  • Average wind speed in August: 11.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (9.5km/h).

Average humidity in August - Diam Sine, Senegal
Average humidity in August
Diam Sine, Senegal
  • Average humidity in August: 69%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (70%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (18%).

Average rainfall in August - Diam Sine, Senegal
Average rainfall in August
Diam Sine, Senegal
  • Average rainfall in August: 121mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (121mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Diam Sine, Senegal
Average rainfall days in August
Diam Sine, Senegal
  • Average rainfall days in August: 19.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.1 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Diam Sine, Senegal
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Diam Sine, Senegal
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August - Diam Sine, Senegal
Average sunshine days in August
Diam Sine, Senegal
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10 days).

Average UV index in August - Diam Sine, Senegal
Average UV index in August
Diam Sine, Senegal
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, September and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, July, August, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in August - Diam Sine, Senegal
Average cloud cover in August
Diam Sine, Senegal
  • Average cloud cover in August: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in August - Diam Sine, Senegal
Average visibility in August
Diam Sine, Senegal
  • 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).

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