The height of the summer heatwave in
Sharjah is unmistakable in
July. A surge in sea temperature adds to the already soaring temperatures, making July the hottest month in Sharjah. In July, the city typically experiences peak temperatures reaching 42.2°C (108°F), a testimony to its intense summer. The weather shifts slightly as
August commences, offering marginally lower temperatures but overall maintaining the sweltering summer trend. July thus provides a constantly sun-drenched outlook, with little respite from the heat.
Temperature
July is the month when Sharjah's temperatures reach their peak, with averages of 42.2°C (108°F) and lows of 27.5°C (81.5°F).
Heat index
The heat index for July is estimated at a life-threatening hot 66°C (150.8°F).
Warning: These weather conditions are accepted as gravely hazardous, with imminent heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.
Humidity
In Sharjah, the average relative humidity in July is 54%.
Rainfall
January through
May, July,
November and
December are months with rainfall. July is the first month it rains. Throughout July, in the average 0.1 rainfall days, it receives 0mm (0") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Sharjah, there are 12.7 rainfall days, and 107mm (4.21") of precipitation is accumulated.
Sea temperature
In Sharjah,
United Arab Emirates, in July, the average water temperature is 32.7°C (90.9°F).
Note: The cool, rejuvenating sensation of water can be lacking when temperatures are beyond 30°C (86°F).
Daylight
In Sharjah, the average length of the day in July is 13h and 32min.
On the first day of July, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 19:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 19:03 +04.
Sunshine
In July, the average sunshine is 10.7h.
UV index
The months with the highest UV index in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, are
April through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an extreme threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 12 during July morphs into the following directions:
Take every vital safeguard, as unprotected skin and eyes may suffer burns rapidly. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes. Sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher should be applied generously and frequently reapplied even on cloudy days, especially after each swim or outdoor workout. Attention! UV strength is notably upped by the reflection of sand and water.