August weather forecast
Ocean City, Barbados

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Ocean City, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.8°C (83.8°F) and 27.5°C (81.5°F).

Temperature

Transitioning into August, Ocean City records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.8°C (83.8°F), almost identical to July's 28.4°C (83.1°F). During August, Ocean City's nights hold steady with an average temperature of 27.5°C (81.5°F), barely dropping from the daytime highs.

Heat index

For August, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged 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 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Ocean City, Barbados, are June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 24.9 days and typically aggregates up to 126mm (4.96") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ocean City, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of August, in Ocean City, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:09 AST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Ocean City, Barbados, is August, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August leads to these instructions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Ocean City in August?

In Ocean City, 28.8°C (83.8°F) is the average high-temperature and 27.5°C (81.5°F) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is estimated at 34°C (93.2°F).

What are the most humid months in Ocean City?

The months with the highest humidity are June through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

What is the average humidity in August in Ocean City?

The average relative humidity in August in Ocean City, Barbados, is 77%.

What is the wettest month in Ocean City?

August is the month with the most rainfall in Ocean City, Barbados. Rain falls for 24.9 days and accumulates 126mm (4.96") of precipitation.

How much does it rain in Ocean City in August?

In Ocean City, Barbados, in August, during 24.9 rainfall days, 126mm (4.96") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in August in Ocean City?

The average day length in August is 12h and 33min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Ocean City?

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:09 AST.

What month has the most sunshine in Ocean City?

August has the most sunshine of the year in Ocean City, with an average of 10.2h of sunshine.

How long on average sun shines in August in Ocean City?

The average sunshine duration in August in Ocean City is 10.2h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Ocean City?

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Ocean City?

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Ocean City, Barbados.

How high is the UV index in August in Ocean City?

In Ocean City, Barbados, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in August
Ocean City, Barbados

Average temperature in August - Ocean City, Barbados
  • Average high temperature in August: 28.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (29°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (26.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 27.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (25.7°C).

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Average pressure in August
Ocean City, Barbados

Average pressure in August - Ocean City, Barbados
  • Average pressure in August: 1013.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.2mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Ocean City, Barbados

Average wind speed in August - Ocean City, Barbados
  • Average wind speed in August: 22.2km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (28.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (19.2km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Ocean City, Barbados

Average humidity in August - Ocean City, Barbados
  • Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and November (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (74%).

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Average rainfall in August
Ocean City, Barbados

Average rainfall in August - Ocean City, Barbados
  • Average rainfall in August: 126mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (126mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Ocean City, Barbados

Average rainfall days in August - Ocean City, Barbados
  • Average rainfall days in August: 24.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (26.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (11.3 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ocean City, Barbados

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Ocean City, Barbados
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Ocean City, Barbados

Average sunshine days in August - Ocean City, Barbados
  • Average sunshine days in August: 2.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (14.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (1.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Ocean City, Barbados

Average UV index in August - Ocean City, Barbados
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

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Average cloud cover in August
Ocean City, Barbados

Average cloud cover in August - Ocean City, Barbados
  • Average cloud cover in August: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 49).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 37).

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Average visibility in August
Ocean City, Barbados

Average visibility in August - Ocean City, Barbados
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).

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