August weather forecast
Brejinho, Brazil

The last month of the winter, August, is also a hot month in Brejinho, Brazil, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.7°C (89.1°F) and min 19.3°C (66.7°F).

Temperature

August brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.7°C (89.1°F), showing a slight difference from July's 30.3°C (86.5°F). Brejinho in August observes a sharp transition from the daytime heat, falling to an average low of 19.3°C (66.7°F).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is computed to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Brejinho is 60%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Brejinho are August and September Rain falls for 1.8 days and accumulates 1mm (0.04") of rain.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Brejinho is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 17:29. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 17:28 -03.

Sunshine

In Brejinho, Brazil, the average sunshine in August is 9.8h.

UV index

January through March, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in August translates into this advice:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.