August weather forecast
Caxias, Brazil

The last month of the winter, August, is also a hot month in Caxias, Brazil, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.7°C (94.5°F) and min 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Temperature

Caxias greets August with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34.7°C (94.5°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. With a significant daily temperature differential, Caxias's nighttime temperature in August falls to an average of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Caxias is 55%.

Rainfall

August and September are months with the least rain in Caxias when the rain falls for 6.8 days and typically aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of rain.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Caxias, Brazil, is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 17:57. On the last day of August, in Caxias, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 17:54 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 8.5h.

UV index

January, April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.