July weather forecast
Bulok, The Gambia

July denotes the height of the wet season in Bulok, The Gambia, with substantial rain showers and high humidity. Ample rain enriches the land throughout the month, which sees its peak precipitation of 74mm (2.91"). Maximum temperatures, though high, stabilize, providing respite from a consistent rise since the year's start. Despite the drop in sunshine hours, the humidity remains high, leading to a muggy atmosphere. With this, July solidifies its impression as the wettest month of the year in The Gambia.

Temperature

Bulok, The Gambia, signifies an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.2°C (84.6°F) in July, closely mirroring the 28.8°C (83.8°F) of June. A steady low-temperature average of 26.1°C (79°F) is logged during July, reflecting a modest dip from daytime readings.

Heat index

During July, the heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Take special precautions - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke may occur with lengthy activity.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Bulok, the average relative humidity in July is 77%.

Rainfall

In July, the rain falls for 14.9 days. Throughout July, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is accumulated. In Bulok, The Gambia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 77 days and collects up to 427mm (16.81") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Bulok, the average length of the day in July is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:33 GMT.

Sunshine

In July, the average sunshine is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in July translates into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. On sunny days, it's ideal to wear sunglasses that filter out UVA and UVB rays.