August weather forecast
Bodonal de la Sierra, Spain

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Bodonal de la Sierra, Spain, with an average temperature varying between 17.2°C (63°F) and 34.4°C (93.9°F).

Temperature

Bodonal de la Sierra's warmest month, August, registers temperatures that range from a high of 34.4°C (93.9°F) to a low of 17.2°C (63°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 42%.

Rainfall

In Bodonal de la Sierra, in August, it is raining for 1.7 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bodonal de la Sierra, there are 90.1 rainfall days, and 296mm (11.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Bodonal de la Sierra, Spain, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 36min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 21:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:55 and sunset at 20:57 CEST.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 11.7h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.