Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
August
Weather in August
Temperature
Keur Male, Senegal, notes the coldest temperatures in August, with a high average of 33.4°C and a low of 24.1°C.Heat index
During August, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 48°C. Beware: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are on the cards. Heatstroke could result from sustained physical activity.Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 76%.Rainfall
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 22.8 days and typically aggregates up to 128mm of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Keur Male is 12h and 34min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 19:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:14 GMT.
Sunshine
The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 7.4h of sunshine.UV index
January, February, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August leads to these instructions:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.
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Average temperature in August
Keur Male, Senegal
- Average high temperature in August: 33.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (42°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33.4°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 24.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.5°C).
Average pressure in August
Keur Male, Senegal
- Average pressure in August: 1011.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.1mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Keur Male, Senegal
- Average wind speed in August: 9.4km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (7.7km/h).
Average humidity in August
Keur Male, Senegal
- Average humidity in August: 76%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (15%).
Average rainfall in August
Keur Male, Senegal
- Average rainfall in August: 128mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (128mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Keur Male, Senegal
- Average rainfall days in August: 22.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (0.1 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Keur Male, Senegal
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).
- Average sunshine in August: 7h and 2min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Keur Male, Senegal
- Average sunshine days in August: 6.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.1 days).
Average UV index in August
Keur Male, Senegal
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June and October (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 7).
Average cloud cover in August
Keur Male, Senegal
- Average cloud cover in August: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 5).
Average visibility in August
Keur Male, Senegal
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (9km).
