August weather forecast
El Puerto de La Venta, Colombia

August, the last month of the summer in El Puerto de La Venta, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.8°C (80.2°F) and an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

August ushers in an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), aligning closely with the preceding month. El Puerto de La Venta's average nighttime temperature in August modestly descends to a warm 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is estimated at a blistering 40°C (104°F). Exercise extra preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible. Continuous activity could result in heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

In El Puerto de La Venta, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 24 days. Throughout August, 146mm (5.75") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in El Puerto de La Venta, there are 210.6 rainfall days, and 1115mm (43.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:11 -05.

Sunshine

In El Puerto de La Venta, the average sunshine in August is 11h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in El Puerto de La Venta are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in El Puerto de La Venta are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in August leads to these guidelines:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.