August weather forecast
El Retorno, Colombia

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in El Retorno, Colombia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29°C (84.2°F) and an average low of 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Temperature

The transition into August marks the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F), differing minimally from July's 27.3°C (81.1°F). In the month of August, El Retorno witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Heat index

During August, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. One's perception of temperature can vary depending on physical activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in El Retorno is 87%.

Rainfall

In August, in El Retorno, the rain falls for 26.6 days. Throughout August, 147mm (5.79") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in El Retorno, there are 300.1 rainfall days, and 1896mm (74.65") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:03. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:55 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 7.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in El Retorno are January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.