August weather forecast
Sagua La Grande, Cuba

August sees a slight increase in weather elements such as maximum temperature, hitting as high as 31.5°C (88.7°F) and notable levels of relative humidity. The change in weather from July to August is marked by almost uniform values for parameters like daylight hours, hours of sunshine, and UV index. Moreover, August retains the previous month's wind speed and provides a healthy amount of sunlight for tourists. As we move from August to September, expect a slight decline in maximum temperature and wind speeds.

Temperature

August, with its average high-temperature of 31.5°C (88.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 25.7°C (78.3°F), holds the record as the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is computed to be an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In Sagua La Grande, Cuba, in August, it is raining for 20.1 days, with typically 90mm (3.54") of accumulated precipitation. In Sagua La Grande, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.5 days and collects up to 678mm (26.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Sagua La Grande, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 54min.
On the first day of August in Sagua La Grande, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 20:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:38 CDT.

Sunshine

In Sagua La Grande, the average sunshine in August is 10.5h.

UV index

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Sagua La Grande. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in August translates into this advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.