August weather forecast
Graça, Brazil

The last month of the winter, August, is another tropical month in Graça, Brazil, with an average temperature varying between 32.9°C (91.2°F) and 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Temperature

Graça's average high-temperature in August is a still tropical 32.9°C (91.2°F), marking an insignificant difference from the 30.5°C (86.9°F) of July. August is characterized by a distinct thermal shift, with nighttime lows averaging at a comfortable 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is estimated at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt enhanced safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps could occur. Continuous activity may induce heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In Graça, the average relative humidity in August is 58%.

Rainfall

In Graça, in August, it is raining for 6.4 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation. In Graça, Brazil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200 days and collects up to 1065mm (41.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Graça, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 17:44 -03.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.