August weather forecast
Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Ciénaga de Oro, Colombia, with an average temperature varying between 23.6°C (74.5°F) and 32.3°C (90.1°F).

Temperature

With the onset of August, the average high-temperature stands at a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F), closely aligned with July's 32.8°C (91°F). In August, Ciénaga de Oro encounters an average low-temperature of 23.6°C (74.5°F) during the night.

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Be on the lookout: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Continued exertion can result in heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In Ciénaga de Oro, the average relative humidity in August is 84%.

Rainfall

In Ciénaga de Oro, in August, it is raining for 28.7 days, with typically 156mm (6.14") of accumulated precipitation. In Ciénaga de Oro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 305.4 days and collects up to 1302mm (51.26") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of August in Ciénaga de Oro, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:11 -05.

Sunshine

With an average of 10h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, July through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.