August weather forecast
Goudomp, Senegal

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Goudomp, Senegal, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

Goudomp records the coldest temperatures in August, averaging a high of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and a low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is calculated to be a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The most humid month in Goudomp is August, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 27.3 days and accumulates 224mm (8.82") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Goudomp, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 19:14 GMT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Goudomp, with an average of 5.7h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 6, August is the month with the lowest UV index in Goudomp. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests this advice:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.