July weather forecast
Hounde, Burkina Faso

July is the pinnacle of the rainy season in Hounde, Burkina Faso with a striking 82mm (3.23") of rainfall. The sizzling temperatures of June give way to a more tolerable heat in July. A surge in cloud cover means less direct sunlight and lower UV index as compared to earlier months. A significant reduction in wind speed complements the calm and cool ambiance of July. The city, thus, experiences a respite from the increasing temperatures of previous months.

Temperature

The advent of July in Hounde brings a slight shift in average high-temperature, moving from a fiery hot 38.1°C (100.6°F) in June to a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). An average low-temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F) is observed during July nights in Hounde, Burkina Faso.

Heat index

July's heat index is evaluated at a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Be wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in July is 62%.

Rainfall

In Hounde, in July, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 82mm (3.23") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hounde, there are 96 rainfall days, and 407mm (16.02") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hounde, the average length of the day in July is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:39 GMT.

Sunshine

In July, the average sunshine in Hounde is 10.6h.

UV index

In July, the average daily maximum UV index in Hounde is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during July translates into the following guidance:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.