August weather forecast
Saterna, Burkina Faso

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Saterna, Burkina Faso, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

Saterna witnesses the coldest weather in August, with temperatures averaging a high of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and a low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is computed to be a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 25.3 days and typically aggregates up to 148mm (5.83") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of August in Saterna, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:28 GMT.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Saterna, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 6, August is the month with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.