August weather forecast
Chepo, Panama

As Chepo steps into August, the wet period continues to rule the weather scenarios. Slight modifications are perceived in temperature norms, not sufficiently divergent to be personally felt. Nevertheless, Chepo experiences a marginal reduction in rainfall, humidity and cloud percentage. Approximate hours of sunlight continue to satisfy the desire for outdoor ventures. Moving from August to September, the rainfall observes a significant retreat, suggesting the eventual withdrawal of the monsoon season in the city.

Temperature

In August, the shift in Chepo's meteorological conditions is hardly detectable, with high temperatures identical to those of July. During the nights of August, Chepo maintains an almost steady temperature with an average low of 24.3°C (75.7°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is computed to be a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Chepo are July, August and November, with an average relative humidity of 87%.

Rainfall

In Chepo, during August, the rain falls for 29.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 273mm (10.75") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 309.6 rainfall days, and 2035mm (80.12") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Chepo is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:38. On the last day of August, in Chepo, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:25 EST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Chepo, Panama. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in August leads to these guidelines:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.