August weather forecast
Canchungo, Guinea-Bissau

In August, the monsoon is in full throttle with its highest rainfall averaging 254mm (10"). Canchungo tends to remain cloudy for most of the month, with cooler temperatures and an increase in winds, ranging from 11.2km/h (7mph) to 17km/h (10.6mph). The gusty winds and mild temperature provide a respite from the continuous downpour and make for an interesting weather combination.

Temperature

The month of August, characterized by an average high of 29.8°C (85.6°F) and a low of 24.8°C (76.6°F), is recognized as the coldest.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is appraised at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children frequently do not comprehend the need for rest and hydration. Thirst is an advanced stage of dehydration - staying hydrated, especially during extended physical exercises, is essential.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

August is the most humid month in Canchungo, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Canchungo is August, when the rain falls for 27.1 days and typically aggregates up to 254mm (10") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Canchungo is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 19:14 GMT.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.7h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Canchungo.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August translates into these guidelines:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.