August weather forecast
Ibagué, Colombia

August witnesses another slight upswing in rainfall, yet the weather remains well-balanced in Ibagué. The temperature stays stable while humidity levels decrease slightly from those in July, producing comfortable days. The atmospheric pressure hovers around the same level at 1014.5mb, and cloud coverage continues its downward slide. On average, the daylight is ample, hardly affected by the marginal increase in cloudiness. August in Ibagué is distinguished by its moderately wet weather, mild humidity and enduring warmth.

Temperature

The ushering in of August in Ibagué brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 27.5°C (81.5°F), closely mirroring the 26.8°C (80.2°F) of July. The month of August records an average low-temperature of 16.5°C (61.7°F) in Ibagué, Colombia.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is evaluated at 29°C (84.2°F). A sense of exhaustion might occur with extended exposure and activity, potentially causing heat cramps.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.

Humidity

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 58%.

Rainfall

In Ibagué, in August, it is raining for 19.3 days, with typically 56mm (2.2") of accumulated precipitation. In Ibagué, during the entire year, the rain falls for 254.5 days and collects up to 935mm (36.81") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Ibagué is 12h and 16min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:16. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:07 -05.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Ibagué, Colombia, are May and August, with an average of 11.7h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through April and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.