July weather forecast
Dassa-Zoumé, Benin

July constitutes the pinnacle of the rainy season in Dassa-Zoumé, Benin. The month experiences the highest rainfall with an average of 129mm (5.08"). Accompanying the record rainfall are cloudy skies, scarce sunshine hours and the highest relative humidity of 83%. In accordance, it remains strongly advisable to be prepared for rainy weather. As the rainy season reaches its peak, the forthcoming months will start manifesting a gradual reduction in rainfall volumes.

Temperature

Dassa-Zoumé, Benin, measures an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30°C (86°F) in July, nearly consistent with the preceding month. In the month of July, Dassa-Zoumé experiences an average low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

July's mean heat index is evaluated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in July in Dassa-Zoumé is 83%.

Rainfall

July is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 26.5 days and accumulates 129mm (5.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:12. On the last day of July, in Dassa-Zoumé, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 19:11 WAT.

Sunshine

In Dassa-Zoumé, Benin, the average sunshine in July is 6.2h.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in July interprets into the following advice:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.