August weather forecastGuediawaye, Senegal
August
Weather in August
The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Guediawaye, Senegal, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.2°C (82.8°F) and min 26.8°C (80.2°F).Temperature
The arrival of August coincides with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.2°C (82.8°F), indicating a minimal shift from July's 27.4°C (81.3°F). Throughout August, Guediawaye's nights experience a slight temperature dip to a still warm 26.8°C (80.2°F).Heat index
August's heat index is estimated at a tropical 32°C (89.6°F). Long-standing exposure and activity could induce a feeling of tiredness and lead to heat cramps.Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Humidity
July through September, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months in Guediawaye, Senegal.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall in Guediawaye. Rain falls for 14.1 days and accumulates 68mm (2.68") of precipitation.Daylight
In Guediawaye, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 37min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 19:38. On the last day of August, in Guediawaye, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 19:22 GMT.
Sunshine
August has the least sunshine of the year in Guediawaye, with an average of 8.2h of sunshine.UV index
June through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Guediawaye. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.Note: In August, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Guediawaye, Senegal
- Average high temperature in August: 28.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (30.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is April (24.3°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 26.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (20.8°C).
Average pressure in August
Guediawaye, Senegal
- Average pressure in August: 1012mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.5mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are April and October (1011.3mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Guediawaye, Senegal
- Average wind speed in August: 15.5km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (25.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (14km/h).
Average humidity in August
Guediawaye, Senegal
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August and September (79%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and December (52%).
Average rainfall in August
Guediawaye, Senegal
- Average rainfall in August: 68mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (68mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Guediawaye, Senegal
- Average rainfall days in August: 14.1 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (14.1 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and March (0.3 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Guediawaye, Senegal
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 36min
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: 8h and 12min
The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in August
Guediawaye, Senegal
- Average sunshine days in August: 13.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is March (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.9 days).
Average UV index in August
Guediawaye, Senegal
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in August
Guediawaye, 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
Guediawaye, 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).
