August weather forecast
Sassara, Senegal

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Sassara, Senegal, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and an average high of 33.7°C (92.7°F).

Temperature

In Sassara, August records the lowest average temperatures, peaking at 33.7°C (92.7°F) and reaching a low of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index in August is appraised at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Sassara, Senegal, is August, when the rain falls for 21 days and typically aggregates up to 128mm (5.04") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 19:17 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.3h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Sassara, Senegal.

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 in Sassara. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.

Frequently asked questions

What time of the year is the coldest in Sassara?
August, marked by an average high-temperature of 33.7°C (92.7°F) and a low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F), is the coldest month.
How hot is it in Sassara in August?
The high-temperature, in August, in Sassara, is 33.7°C (92.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to 25.3°C (77.5°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 47°C (116.6°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Sassara?
In August, the average relative humidity in Sassara is 72%.
What is the wettest month in Sassara?
August is the month with the most rainfall in Sassara. Rain falls for 21 days and accumulates 128mm (5.04") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in August in Sassara?
In August, the rain falls for 21 days. Throughout August, 128mm (5.04") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in August in Sassara?
The average day length in August in Sassara is 12h and 35min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Sassara?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:33. On the last day of the month, in Sassara, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 19:17 GMT.
What is the month with the least sunshine in Sassara?
The month with the least sunshine in Sassara, Senegal, is August, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.
How many hours of sunshine does Sassara have in August?
In August, the average sunshine duration in Sassara is 7.3h.
When is the lowest UV index in Sassara?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, July through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
How high is the UV index in August in Sassara?
In Sassara, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August - Sassara, Senegal
Average temperature in August
Sassara, Senegal
  • Average high temperature in August: 33.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (41.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (33.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 25.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.8°C).

Average pressure in August - Sassara, Senegal
Average pressure in August
Sassara, Senegal
  • Average pressure in August: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Sassara, Senegal
Average wind speed in August
Sassara, Senegal
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (13.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are September and October (8.6km/h).

Average humidity in August - Sassara, Senegal
Average humidity in August
Sassara, Senegal
  • Average humidity in August: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (16%).

Average rainfall in August - Sassara, Senegal
Average rainfall in August
Sassara, 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 and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Sassara, Senegal
Average rainfall days in August
Sassara, Senegal
  • Average rainfall days in August: 21 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (21 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January, February and December (0.2 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Sassara, Senegal
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Sassara, Senegal
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 4min

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: 7h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August - Sassara, Senegal
Average sunshine days in August
Sassara, Senegal
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.3 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and December (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (7.3 days).

Average UV index in August - Sassara, Senegal
Average UV index in August
Sassara, 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 - Sassara, Senegal
Average cloud cover in August
Sassara, Senegal
  • Average cloud cover in August: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in August - Sassara, Senegal
Average visibility in August
Sassara, 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).

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