July weather forecast
Catió, Guinea-Bissau

July is the integrale wet month in Catió, witnessing the highest rainfall levels of the year at 257mm (10.12"). The city faces ample rain showers, boosting relative humidity to its maximum, which can cause a suffocating environment for some. The rains create a wet, lush green canvas across the landscape, providing a respite for nature lovers. Sunlight hours reduce markedly, conceding the dominance to monsoon showers. As the month rolls on, temperatures continue to dip making cooler evenings a regular feature.

Temperature

The start of July involves a subtle temperature drop, shifting from a tropical 34.8°C (94.6°F) in June to a still hot 31.1°C (88°F). An average low-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) is anticipated throughout the nights during July.

Heat index

During July, the heat index is estimated at a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in July is 81%.

Rainfall

In July, in Catió, the rain falls for 22.8 days. Throughout July, 257mm (10.12") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 109.7 rainfall days, and 868mm (34.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Catió, the average length of the day in July is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:28. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 19:25 GMT.

Sunshine

In July, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through July, September through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in July translates into the following recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.