August weather forecast
Perdu Temps, French Guiana

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is a hot month in Perdu Temps, French Guiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.5°C (76.1°F) and max 30.4°C (86.7°F).

Temperature

At the onset of August, Perdu Temps records an average high-temperature of a hot 30.4°C (86.7°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. The nighttime temperature dips to a warm 24.5°C (76.1°F) on average during August.

Heat index

The heat index for August is estimated at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In Perdu Temps, French Guiana, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In Perdu Temps, in August, it is raining for 20.9 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation. In Perdu Temps, during the entire year, the rain falls for 288 days and collects up to 1773mm (69.8") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Perdu Temps is 12h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:39 -03.

Sunshine

In Perdu Temps, the average sunshine in August is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Perdu Temps are July through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during August morphs into the following directions:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.
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Frequently asked questions

Is it hot in Perdu Temps during August?

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Perdu Temps, French Guiana, are 30.4°C (86.7°F) and 24.5°C (76.1°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 38°C (100.4°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Perdu Temps?

In Perdu Temps, French Guiana, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

How many days does it rain in August in Perdu Temps?

In Perdu Temps, in August, it is raining for 20.9 days, with typically 71mm (2.8") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in August in Perdu Temps?

The average day length in August is 12h and 17min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in Perdu Temps?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:39 -03.

How long on average sun shines in August in Perdu Temps?

In Perdu Temps, the average sunshine duration in August is 8.9h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in Perdu Temps?

The months with the highest UV index in Perdu Temps are July through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

How high is the UV index in August in Perdu Temps?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Perdu Temps is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in August
Perdu Temps, French Guiana

Average temperature in August - Perdu Temps, French Guiana
  • Average high temperature in August: 30.4°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are September and October (30.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (27.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 24.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is November (25.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (24.2°C).

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Average pressure in August
Perdu Temps, French Guiana

Average pressure in August - Perdu Temps, French Guiana
  • Average pressure in August: 1012.6mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1013.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Perdu Temps, French Guiana

Average wind speed in August - Perdu Temps, French Guiana
  • Average wind speed in August: 11.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.7km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Perdu Temps, French Guiana

Average humidity in August - Perdu Temps, French Guiana
  • Average humidity in August: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are February and May (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are September and October (77%).

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Average rainfall in August
Perdu Temps, French Guiana

Average rainfall in August - Perdu Temps, French Guiana
  • Average rainfall in August: 71mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (279mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (29mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Perdu Temps, French Guiana

Average rainfall days in August - Perdu Temps, French Guiana
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (29.6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are September and October (14.3 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Perdu Temps, French Guiana

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Perdu Temps, French Guiana
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 9h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Perdu Temps, French Guiana

Average sunshine days in August - Perdu Temps, French Guiana
  • Average sunshine days in August: 5.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (13.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (0.6 days).

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Average UV index in August
Perdu Temps, French Guiana

Average UV index in August - Perdu Temps, French Guiana
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are July, August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June and December (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in August
Perdu Temps, French Guiana

Average cloud cover in August - Perdu Temps, French Guiana
  • Average cloud cover in August: 30

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 25).

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Average visibility in August
Perdu Temps, French Guiana

Average visibility in August - Perdu Temps, French Guiana
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June and July (9km).

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Perdu Temps, French Guiana

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