July weather forecastGap, Senegal

Weather in July

July, the same as June, is a very hot summer month in Gap, Senegal, with an average temperature ranging between max 36.1°C (97°F) and min 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

With the onset of July, Gap experiences a modest temperature adjustment, with the average high-temperature gently receding from 39.5°C (103.1°F) in June to a still very hot 36.1°C (97°F). Gap throughout July, records an average low-temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

In July, the heat index is appraised at a burning hot 48°C (118.4°F). Keep wary: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a possible outcome of ongoing activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Gap, the average relative humidity in July is 59%.

Rainfall

In Gap, in July, it is raining for 14.3 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation. In Gap, during the entire year, the rain falls for 68 days and collects up to 285mm (11.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Gap, the average length of the day in July is 12h and 55min.
On the first day of July in Gap, Senegal, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:39. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 19:35 GMT.

Sunshine

In Gap, the average sunshine in July is 8.7h.

UV index

January through March, July, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Gap. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during July translates into the following directions:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.