August weather forecast
Purísima, Colombia

August, the last month of the summer in Purísima, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.3°C (88.3°F) and min 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

August notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), subtly differing from July's 31.7°C (89.1°F). Purísima temperatures generally rest at a low of 25.3°C (77.5°F) during the August nights.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is computed to be a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In Purísima, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Purísima, Colombia, during August, the rain falls for 26.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 152mm (5.98") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 291.1 rainfall days, and 1364mm (53.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Purísima, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 18:24. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:11 -05.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in Purísima, Colombia, are July and August, with an average of 10.8h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Purísima are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index in Purísima, Colombia, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.