August weather forecast
Vacamonte, Panama

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Vacamonte, Panama, with an average temperature varying between 24.5°C (76.1°F) and 29°C (84.2°F).

Temperature

Vacamonte marks the onset of August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F), subtly divergent from July's 28.9°C (84°F). In Vacamonte, the nocturnal temperatures throughout August show a marginal dip from the daytime averages, settling at a still warm 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to 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 physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Vacamonte is 86%.

Rainfall

In August, in Vacamonte, Panama, the rain falls for 30 days. Throughout August, 266mm (10.47") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 294.6 rainfall days, and 1899mm (74.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of August in Vacamonte, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:27 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Vacamonte is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Vacamonte are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage 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. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.