August weather forecastAlta Floresta, Brazil

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is a very hot month in Alta Floresta, Brazil, with temperature in the range of an average high of 35.9°C (96.6°F) and an average low of 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Temperature

As Alta Floresta, Brazil, welcomes August, the average high-temperature displays a subtle shift, adjusting from a hot 32.8°C (91°F) in July to a very hot 35.9°C (96.6°F). During August, Alta Floresta reports a marked contrast from daily peak temperatures, with an average nighttime reading of 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. 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 'felt air temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 45%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout August, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 233.7 rainfall days, and 1653mm (65.08") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Alta Floresta, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 48min.
On the first day of August in Alta Floresta, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 17:42 -04.

Sunshine

June and August, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.