August weather forecast
San Miguel, Nicaragua

The last month of the summer, August, is a hot month in San Miguel, Nicaragua, with an average temperature varying between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Temperature

The advent of August signifies a minor shift to an average high-temperature of a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), aligning closely with July. Registering an almost steady temperature, San Miguel's nights in August see an average low of 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in San Miguel is 78%.

Rainfall

In San Miguel, in August, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 95mm (3.74") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in San Miguel, there are 237.9 rainfall days, and 717mm (28.23") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In San Miguel, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 17:55 CST.

Sunshine

In San Miguel, the average sunshine in August is 9.1h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.