August weather forecast
Belen, Nicaragua

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Belen, Nicaragua, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.3°C (77.5°F) and 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

Belen ushers in August with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. Belen encounters a steady low-temperature average of 25.3°C (77.5°F) throughout the month of August.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is estimated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Belen is 78%.

Rainfall

In August, in Belen, the rain falls for 21.7 days. Throughout August, 85mm (3.35") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Belen, there are 195.9 rainfall days, and 650mm (25.59") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:08. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 17:53 CST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Belen, Nicaragua, is 9h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Belen, Nicaragua. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Belen. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.