August weather forecastUruçuí, Brazil

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Uruçuí, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.3°C (93.7°F) and an average low of 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Temperature

As Uruçuí welcomes August, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still tropical 34.3°C (93.7°F), showing little deviation from July's 31.8°C (89.2°F). Uruçuí logs a considerable temperature decrease from the daytime highs during the nights in August, with an average reading of 20.6°C (69.1°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for 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.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. 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. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Uruçuí is 49%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Uruçuí, Brazil, is August, when the rain falls for 2.3 days and typically collects 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Uruçuí, Brazil, is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of August in Uruçuí, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 17:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 17:57 -03.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Uruçuí, Brazil, is 7.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Uruçuí, Brazil, are June through November, 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 the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during August translates into the following guidance:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.