Senegal Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In August, Senegal experiences its winter season, characterized by warm temperatures and dry conditions. The average temperature in Senegal during August is around 28.6°C (83.5°F), with daily highs reaching an average of 31.1°C (88°F) and nightly lows dropping to an average of 26.6°C (79.9°F). The perceived temperatures are slightly higher due to humidity and other factors, with the average feel-like temperature ranging from 28.6°C (83.4°F) to 38°C (100.4°F). August sees relatively high humidity in Senegal, with an average of 79.3%. The country receives an average of 5.56 mm of precipitation, with a 58.1% chance of rain. Rainfall typically covers 3.2 days of the month and is the most common type of precipitation during this time. Senegal experiences strong winds in August, with an average gust speed of 26.7 km/h (16.6 mph) and an average wind speed of 23.3 km/h (14.5 mph). The skies in Senegal during August are moderately cloudy, with an average cloud cover of 59.3%. The average visibility is 11.2 km (6.9 miles), and the average UV index is 9.5, indicating a high risk of sunburn. The atmospheric pressure is relatively stable, with an average of 1011.5 mb. The severe weather risk is moderate, at 33.9%. August sunrise and sunset times in Senegal follow these approximate patterns, with an average sunrise at 6:55 am and an average sunset at 7:31 pm.
What is the temperature in Senegal in August?
Average air temperature in Senegal is 28.6°C (83.6°F) in August. The outside temperature in Senegal feels like 33.4°C (92.1°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 31.1°C (88°F) and feels like 38°C (100.4°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 26.6°C (79.8°F) which feels like 28.6°C (83.4°F).
How hot is Senegal in August?
The hot temperature in August in Senegal rises to 38.1°C (100.6°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 79.3% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 47.5 °C (117.5°F). The average maximum temp in Senegal is 31.1°C (117.5°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Senegal in August?
The coldest temp in Senegal in August drops to 24°C (75.2°F) during the cold nights. With 23.3km/h (14.5mph) winds and 79.3% humidity it feels like 24°C (75.2°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 26.6°C (79.8°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Senegal in August?
Yes, it rains for 21 days in Senegal in August averaging 5.56 mm of precipitation. Senegal has a 58.1% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Senegal throughout August?
Senegal has 5.56 mm (0.22 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 21 days out of the entire month.
Is Senegal windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Senegal during August is 23.3km/h (14.5mph) and average windgust is 26.7km/h (16.6mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 38.9km/h (24.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Senegal in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from West-Southwest direction in Senegal.
What are the humidity levels in Senegal in August?
The average humidity levels in Senegal in August are 79.3%. Daily humidity levels in Senegal range from 69.9% to 91% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Senegal in August?
Senegal has 12 hours 36 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Senegal in August is at 6:55:36 and the sunset is at 19:31:46.
What is the cloud coverage in Senegal in August?
Clouds cover 59.3% of the sky on average throughout August in Senegal. The cloud coverage ranges from 37.1% to 76.1% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Senegal?
The average UV index in Senegal is 9.5 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 6 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Senegal in August?
The average solar radiation is 256.4 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Senegal during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 112.3 W/m2 to 306.5 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Senegal?
The average solar energy during August in Senegal is 22.2 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 9.7 MJ/m2, to 26.5 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Senegal in August?
Yes, there is a 33.9% risk for severe weather in Senegal in August.
What is the air pressure in Senegal in August?
On average the air pressure in Senegal in August is 1011.5 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1008.8 mb to 1015.4 mb.
What is the visibility in Senegal in August?
The average daylight visibility in Senegal in August is 11.2 km (7 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 9.5 km (5.9 miles) to 17 km (10.6 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Senegal in August?
The average dew point in Senegal during August is 24.6°C (76.3°F).
Where is the data for Senegal climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Senegal in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- LEOPOLD SEDAR SENGHOR INTERNATIONAL, SG
- GOOY