August weather forecastSégou, Senegal

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Ségou, Senegal, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°C (72.1°F) and max 31.2°C (88.2°F).

Temperature

August, having an average high-temperature of 31.2°C (88.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F), is the coldest month.

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is computed to be an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Observe: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is on the horizon with prolonged exertion.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for 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.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 26.5 days and typically aggregates up to 197mm (7.76") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ségou, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:15. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:00 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.

UV index

August is the month with the lowest UV index, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. However, keep in mind that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.