August weather forecastSanta Bárbara, Cape Verde

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.1°C (77.2°F) and 27.6°C (81.7°F).

Temperature

The advent of August denotes an average high-temperature of a still warm 27.6°C (81.7°F), subtly different from July's 25.8°C (78.4°F). August nights in Santa Bárbara register a minor temperature decline, steadying at a still warm 25.1°C (77.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is evaluated at a hot 31°C (87.8°F). If exposure and ongoing activity persist, they might induce a state of tiredness and heat cramps.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.

Humidity

June through September, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Santa Bárbara, during August, the rain falls for 12.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of precipitation. In Santa Bárbara, during the entire year, the rain falls for 54.1 days and collects up to 149mm (5.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Santa Bárbara, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 19:08. On the last day of August, in Santa Bárbara, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:51 -01.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

August 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 hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August translates into these guidelines:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde, during August is 27.6°C (81.7°F) and the low-temperature is 25.1°C (77.2°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is evaluated at 31°C (87.8°F).

June through September, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are most humid months in Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde.

In August, the average relative humidity in Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde, is 79%.

In Santa Bárbara, in August, it is raining for 12.2 days, with typically 31mm (1.22") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in August in Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde, is 12h and 37min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 19:08. On the last day of the month, in Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:51 -01.

The month with the least sunshine in Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde, is August, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 7h.

The months with the highest UV index in Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde, are August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde

  • Average high temperature in August: 27.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is October (28.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (23.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 25.1°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are September and October (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.9°C).

Average pressure in August
Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde

  • Average pressure in August: 1012.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde

  • Average wind speed in August: 14km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (25.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (14km/h).

Average humidity in August
Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde

  • Average humidity in August: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July, August and September (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (69%).

Average rainfall in August
Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde

  • Average rainfall in August: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (50mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, March and May (1mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde

  • Average rainfall days in August: 12.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (13.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (0.7 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in August
Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde

  • Average sunshine days in August: 13.9 days

The months with the most sunshine days are January and May (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (13.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde

  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde

  • Average cloud cover in August: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in August
Santa Bárbara, Cape Verde

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).