August weather forecast
Cortés, Honduras

August, the last month of the summer in Cortés, is a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.8°C (74.8°F) and max 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

The shift into August finds Cortés at an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), closely comparable to July's conditions. During August, the temperature is averaged to a low of 23.8°C (74.8°F) at night.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is computed to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In Cortés, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Cortés, in August, it is raining for 29.2 days, with typically 194mm (7.64") of accumulated precipitation. In Cortés, during the entire year, the rain falls for 299.7 days and collects up to 1707mm (67.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of August, in Cortés, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:04 CST.

Sunshine

In Cortés, the average sunshine in August is 10.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.