August weather forecastCururupu, Brazil

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is a hot month in Cururupu, Brazil, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24°C (75.2°F) and an average high of 30°C (86°F).

Temperature

The high-temperature average in August for Cururupu is a hot 30°C (86°F), staying closely aligned with July's conditions. Cururupu's temperature drops to an average low of 24°C (75.2°F) during the nights of August.

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is computed to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level 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 especially vital to children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

In Cururupu, Brazil, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Cururupu, during August, the rain falls for 25.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 52mm (2.05") of precipitation. In Cururupu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 290.8 days and collects up to 1618mm (63.7") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Cururupu, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:01 -03.

Sunshine

With an average of 9h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March, June through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.