August weather forecast
Achiote, Panama

August, the last month of the summer in Achiote, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 25°C (77°F) and 28.8°C (83.8°F).

Temperature

With the onset of August, the average high-temperature registers at a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), subtly different from July's 28.4°C (83.1°F). In Achiote, the nightly August temperatures experience a slight descent from daily highs to an average low of 25°C (77°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is calculated to be a torrid 35°C (95°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. 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 are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In Achiote, the average relative humidity in August is 85%.

Rainfall

In Achiote, in August, during 26.3 rainfall days, 132mm (5.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Achiote, there are 292.6 rainfall days, and 1106mm (43.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:29 EST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 7.1h.

UV index

February through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During August, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Steer clear of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can be scorched in less than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.