August weather forecast
Bamaga, Australia

August, the last month of the winter in Bamaga, is a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.4°C (86.7°F) and 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Temperature

With the start of August, Bamaga measures an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F), not significantly differing from July's 29°C (84.2°F). Bamaga anticipates an average minimum temperature of 20.6°C (69.1°F) in the month of August.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is estimated at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Apply extra caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke might occur with long-duration activity.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In Bamaga, the average relative humidity in August is 68%.

Rainfall

In Bamaga, in August, during 5.2 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Bamaga, there are 192.5 rainfall days, and 1164mm (45.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Bamaga is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:47 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:33 am and sunset at 6:27 pm AEST.

Sunshine

In Bamaga, the average sunshine in August is 8.6h.

UV index

February through June, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Bamaga. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.