August weather forecast
Sindou, Burkina Faso

August continues with lower temperatures, providing a much-needed respite from the lingering summer warmth. The city continues to experience high relative humidity levels, which further intensifies the rain showers. Sindou sees an exponential growth in greenery due to the increased moisture in the air. With the highest amount of rainfall at 148mm (5.83"), August stands out as Sindou's wettest month. This extensive precipitation comes with increased cloud cover and subdued sunshine hours.

Temperature

August, recording an average high temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and a low temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F), is Sindou's coldest month.

Heat index

August's average heat index is computed to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. 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. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

The most humid month in Sindou, Burkina Faso, is August, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Sindou is August, when the rain falls for 25.3 days and typically aggregates up to 148mm (5.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:30 GMT.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 6, August is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in August translates into this advice:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.