August weather forecastErerê, Brazil

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is also a hot month in Ererê, Brazil, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.7°C (92.7°F) and an average low of 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Temperature

August is marked by an average high-temperature of a still hot 33.7°C (92.7°F), almost identical to the preceding month. August nights showcase a dramatic shift from daytime highs to an average temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is evaluated at a fiery hot 38°C (100.4°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical 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 babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 51%.

Rainfall

In Ererê, during August, the rain falls for 4.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. In Ererê, during the entire year, the rain falls for 170 days and collects up to 742mm (29.21") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ererê, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 55min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 17:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 17:33 -03.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are August and September, with an average of 9.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, March, April, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. 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. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.