August weather forecastPrata do Piauí, Brazil

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Prata do Piauí, is a sweltering month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.3°C (72.1°F) and 35.1°C (95.2°F).

Temperature

The advent of August denotes an average high-temperature of a fiery hot 35.1°C (95.2°F), subtly different from July's 32.9°C (91.2°F). Prata do Piauí sees a large disparity in day to night temperatures in August, with the night temperature dropping to an average of 22.3°C (72.1°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is evaluated at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 48%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 6.6 days. Throughout August, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is accumulated. In Prata do Piauí, during the entire year, the rain falls for 220.8 days and collects up to 1560mm (61.42") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Prata do Piauí, the average length of the day in August is 11h and 56min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:49 -03.

Sunshine

In Prata do Piauí, the average sunshine in August is 9.5h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during August translates into the following directions:
Employ safeguards and advocate sun safety protocols. Shielding against skin and eye damage is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.