August weather forecast
Farim, Guinea-Bissau

In Farim, August continues to receive abundant rain showers, albeit lesser than July. The drop in sunshine hours is compensated by the charm and magic of the wet season's remnants. The high levels of humidity and decreased visibility due to rain paint a mesmerizing landscape. Rainfall from July decreases moderately, measuring at 206mm (8.11") in August. As the month progresses, there is a gradual decline in precipitation preparing the environment for the forthcoming months.

Temperature

August, with its average high-temperature of 31°C (87.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 23.1°C (73.6°F), holds the record as the coldest month in Farim, Guinea-Bissau.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is estimated at an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 86%, August is the most humid month in Farim.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Farim is August, when the rain falls for 27.7 days and typically aggregates up to 206mm (8.11") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Farim, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 19:27. On the last day of August, in Farim, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:11 GMT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Farim, with an average of 5.9h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 6, August is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.