August weather forecastItacajá, Brazil

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Itacajá, is a sweltering month, with an average temperature ranging between max 35.5°C (95.9°F) and min 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Temperature

Welcoming August, Itacajá notes an average high-temperature of a sweltering 35.5°C (95.9°F), nearly consistent with July's 33.3°C (91.9°F). Itacajá experiences a significant downturn from peak daytime temperatures throughout August, with the average low-temperature dipping to an agreeable 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is computed to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 42%, August is the least humid month.

Rainfall

August is the month with the least rainfall in Itacajá. Rain falls for 1.8 days and accumulates 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Itacajá is 11h and 51min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:09 -03.

Sunshine

In Itacajá, Brazil, the average sunshine in August is 9.9h.

UV index

February, March, May 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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in August translates into this advice:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.