August weather forecast
El-Aaiún, Western Sahara

As summer continues in August in El-Aaiún, there's a remarkable increase in the temperature gradient with highs soaring to 28°C (82.4°F) and the lows at a balmy 21°C (69.8°F). On the rain front, the city continues to experience dry spells, not deviating from July's trend. Though the sunshine hour equilibrium resumes, daylight sees a tapering down, signifying the approaching end of long summer days. The UV index lowers further, providing a slight respite from the intense summer sun.

Temperature

The month of August sees the highest average temperatures, reaching 28°C (82.4°F) at the peak and 21°C (69.8°F) at the low.

Rainfall

July and August are months without rainfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 5min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 20:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:31 and sunset at 20:13 +01.

Sunshine

April through August, with an average of 9h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in El-Aaiún.

UV index

In El-Aaiún, Western Sahara, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 11. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 11 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Carry out all vital precautions. Protection from sun exposure is a must. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Before heading out, apply sunscreen with 30 SPF or more to avoid sunburn and harmful radiation effects.