August weather forecast
Santa Quitéria do Maranhão, Brazil

The last month of the winter, August, is another tropical month in Santa Quitéria do Maranhão, Brazil, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.8°C (94.6°F) and an average low of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Temperature

As July turns into August, the average high-temperatures rest at a still hot 34.8°C (94.6°F), showing a minor variation from the prior month. The month of August sees a significant daily temperature drop, recording an average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

August's heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Take note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are expected. Heatstroke can occur with prolonged effort.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Santa Quitéria do Maranhão is 67%.

Rainfall

In Santa Quitéria do Maranhão, during August, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Santa Quitéria do Maranhão, there are 221.9 rainfall days, and 1140mm (44.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Santa Quitéria do Maranhão, Brazil, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:55. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:51 -03.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

January, April through December, 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 threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Use protective steps and abide by sun safety guidelines. Safeguarding against skin and eye harm is necessary. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.