August weather forecastBayunca, Colombia

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Bayunca, Colombia, with an average temperature varying between 26.8°C (80.2°F) and 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

During August, Bayunca records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), marking a slight divergence from July's 31.1°C (88°F). Bayunca's average temperature throughout the nights in August exhibits a minor decrease from daytime highs, stabilizing at a moderately hot 26.8°C (80.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during August is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
When assessing, remember that heat index measurements are for light winds and shaded spots. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Bayunca, Colombia, is 78%.

Rainfall

In Bayunca, in August, it is raining for 24 days, with typically 146mm (5.75") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 210.6 rainfall days, and 1115mm (43.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:11 -05.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Bayunca is 11h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Bayunca. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during August morphs into the following directions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.