August weather forecastKanel, Senegal

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Kanel, is also a fiery hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 37.3°C (99.1°F) and min 29°C (84.2°F).

Temperature

August brings a marginal elevation to a still fiery hot 37.3°C (99.1°F) from July's 38.9°C (102°F) in Kanel's average high-temperatures. Throughout the month of August, Kanel witnesses an average low-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is estimated at a blazing hot 45°C (113°F). Take heed: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Heatstroke is a potential outcome of continuous activity.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light 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 'feels like', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. 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 hold great significance to children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 47%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 10.7 days and accumulates 57mm (2.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kanel, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:05 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 9.3h of sunshine.

UV index

In Kanel, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 8 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Be vigilant. Without due care, eyes and skin can be harmed in no time. 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. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Aug 27, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Kanel, in August, the average high-temperature is 37.3°C (99.1°F), and the average low-temperature is 29°C (84.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 45°C (113°F).

With an average relative humidity of 47%, August is the most humid month.

In August, the average relative humidity is 47%.

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 10.7 days and typically aggregates up to 57mm (2.24") of precipitation.

In Kanel, in August, it is raining for 10.7 days, with typically 57mm (2.24") of accumulated precipitation.

In August, the average day length is 12h and 38min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 19:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:05 GMT.

The month with the least sunshine in Kanel is August, with an average of 9.3h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in August is 9.3h.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 8. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

Jul

August

Sep

Average high temperature

38.9°C

37.3°C

38.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

18.6km/h

17.8km/h

14.4km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

21.6

18.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Kanel, Senegal

Average high temperature in August: 37.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (42.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (32.5°C).

Average low temperature in August: 29°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (29.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°C).

Average pressure in August
Kanel, Senegal

Average pressure in August: 1010.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Kanel, Senegal

Average wind speed in August: 16.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (12.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Kanel, Senegal

Average humidity in August: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (47%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (13%).

Average rainfall in August
Kanel, Senegal

Average rainfall in August: 57mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (57mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Kanel, Senegal

Average rainfall days in August: 10.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (10.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Kanel, 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 12min).

Average sunshine in August: 9h and 18min

The months with the most sunshine are March, April, May, June and October (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Kanel, Senegal

Average sunshine days in August: 18.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (18.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Kanel, Senegal

Average UV index in August: 8

The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Kanel, Senegal

Average cloud cover in August: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 24).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in August
Kanel, 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).