August weather forecast
Yako, Burkina Faso

Weather in Yako oscillates further in August, recording temperatures between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 33.8°C (92.8°F). Most significantly, rainfall elevates to 100mm (3.94"), leading to a significant increase in humidity. Consequently, August turns out to be the wettest month in Yako's climatological calendar. Despite this, the city manages to store good amount of sunshine and daylight hours.

Temperature

The transition from July to August sees average high-temperatures adjusting to a tropical 33.8°C (92.8°F), from a not significantly different 36.3°C (97.3°F). Yako, in the month of August, anticipates a consistent average low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 60%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 17.3 days and typically aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Yako, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:20 GMT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Yako is 10.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.