July is the hottest month in
Gafsa,
Tunisia, with sizzling temperatures becoming the norm. The city is in the midst of a dry spell without any recorded rainfall, accentuating the intensity of the heat. The weather reaches its zenith with a high temperature of 36.8°C (98.2°F). Despite these soaring temperatures, the city is bathed in sunshine for a good part of the day. The heat continues into
August, maintaining similar weather conditions.
Temperature
In Gafsa, temperatures reach their average annual highs in July, measuring 36.8°C (98.2°F) and a minimum average of 21.3°C (70.3°F).
Heat index
In July, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 42°C (107.6°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.
Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 43%, July is the least humid month in Gafsa.
Rainfall
July is the month with the least rainfall in Gafsa, with 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation.
Daylight
In July, the average length of the day is 14h and 12min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:16 and sunset at 19:41. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 05:35 and sunset at 19:27 CET.
Sunshine
July has the most sunshine of the year, with an average of 11.5h of sunshine.