August weather forecast
Rock River, Jamaica

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Rock River, Jamaica, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.1°C (88°F) and min 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

August, characterized by an average high temperature of 31.1°C (88°F) and a low temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F), is generally the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index in August is calculated to be an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

In Rock River, Jamaica, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Rock River, Jamaica, in August, during 24.8 rainfall days, 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rock River, Jamaica, there are 279.6 rainfall days, and 947mm (37.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Rock River, Jamaica, is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:42. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:23 EST.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine in Rock River is August, with an average of 11.3h of sunshine.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.