August weather forecast
Yundum, The Gambia

Following the trend of July, August upholds Yundum's monsoon distinction with the highest rainfall, clocking in at 177mm (6.97"). Despite the weather extremities, natural features like lush greenery and overflowing rivers exhibit a vivid side to the city. The noticeably cooler weather conditions add to the city's scenic beauty, making it appealing to many nature lovers. A majority of the city's annual rainfall is concentrated in August. The city's weather juggles between contrasting realities of complexity and beauty during this month.

Temperature

The onset of August in Yundum notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.1°C (84.4°F), subtly shifted from July's 29.2°C (84.6°F). A mild drop to an average of 26.1°C (79°F) marks the nights during August.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. 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 are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Yundum is August, when the rain falls for 21.6 days and typically aggregates up to 177mm (6.97") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Yundum, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:34. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:18 GMT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Yundum, with an average of 7.3h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Yundum, The Gambia, are January, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 7 in August leads to these recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.