August weather forecast
Kande, Senegal

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Kande, Senegal, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.6°C (76.3°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

August, with an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and a low of 24.6°C (76.3°F), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is calculated to be a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Kande is August, when the rain falls for 27.6 days and typically aggregates up to 228mm (8.98") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Kande is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 19:33. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:17 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 6h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 6, August is the month with the lowest UV index in Kande. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in August translates into this advice:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.