August weather forecastPuerto Boyacá, Colombia

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Puerto Boyacá, Colombia, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.8°C (92.8°F) and an average low of 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Temperature

Puerto Boyacá notes the warmest temperatures in August, with a high average of 33.8°C (92.8°F) and a low of 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during August is evaluated at an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', blends air temperature and moisture content to represent the felt temperature to humans. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 59%, August is the least humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 18.8 days and typically collects 106mm (4.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Puerto Boyacá, Colombia, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of August in Puerto Boyacá, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:05 -05.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year in Puerto Boyacá, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

UV index

April and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Puerto Boyacá. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during August translates into the following directions:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.

Updated: Jan 26, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Puerto Boyacá's temperatures tend to reach their peak averages in August, with a high of 33.8°C (92.8°F) and a low of 19.9°C (67.8°F).

The average high-temperature, in August, in Puerto Boyacá, is 33.8°C (92.8°F), while the average low-temperature is 19.9°C (67.8°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 41°C (105.8°F).

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 59%.

In August, the average relative humidity is 59%.

The month with the least rainfall in Puerto Boyacá, Colombia, is August, when the rain falls for 18.8 days and typically collects 106mm (4.17") of precipitation.

In Puerto Boyacá, Colombia, during August, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 106mm (4.17") of precipitation.

In August, the average day length in Puerto Boyacá, Colombia, is 12h and 19min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, in Puerto Boyacá, Colombia, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:05 -05.

August has the most sunshine of the year in Puerto Boyacá, with an average of 11.9h of sunshine.

In Puerto Boyacá, Colombia, the average sunshine duration in August is 11.9h.

The months with the highest UV index in Puerto Boyacá are April and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Puerto Boyacá, Colombia, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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32.7°C

33.8°C

33.2°C

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Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

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4.4km/h

3.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

9.3

11.2

7.9

Average UV index

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Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average high temperature in August: 33.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (33.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is November (30.3°C).

Average low temperature in August: 19.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is March (20.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.4°C).

Average pressure in August
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average pressure in August: 1013.5mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1013.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average wind speed in August: 3.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (3.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (2.8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average humidity in August: 59%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (59%).

Average rainfall in August
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average rainfall in August: 106mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (283mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (106mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average rainfall days in August: 18.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (28 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (18.8 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average daylight in August: 12h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 48min).

Average sunshine in August: 11h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average sunshine days in August: 11.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (11.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (2 days).

Average UV index in August
Puerto Boyacá, Colombia

Average UV index in August: 7

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