July weather forecast
Vigie, Saint Lucia

July in Vigie, Saint Lucia, witnesses a peak in the tropical climate, with a consistent pattern from June. The temperature soars slightly, promising to provide a true taste of tropical summers. The wind's characteristics remain consistent with the previous month, ensuring a level of comfort amid high temperatures. The wet season progresses in full swing, denoted by a massive surge in rainfall, amounting to 74mm (2.91"). This increase in downpour against the backdrop of high temperatures and wind speed results in a unique tropical monsoon experience.

Temperature

Vigie marks the onset of July with an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.4°C (84.9°F), subtly divergent from June's 29.3°C (84.7°F). During the nights of July, Vigie maintains an almost steady temperature with an average low of 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Heat index

July's heat index is calculated to be a torrid 35°C (95°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Vigie are May through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Vigie, during July, the rain falls for 26.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 74mm (2.91") of precipitation. In Vigie, during the entire year, the rain falls for 255.2 days and collects up to 560mm (22.05") of precipitation.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day in Vigie is 12h and 52min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of July, in Vigie, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:32 AST.

Sunshine

In July, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Vigie. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In July, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.