August weather forecast
Remolino, Colombia

August, the last month of the summer in Remolino, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 31.7°C (89.1°F) and 26.9°C (80.4°F).

Temperature

August, with average temperatures reaching a high of 31.7°C (89.1°F) and a low of 26.9°C (80.4°F), is the warmest month.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In Remolino, Colombia, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Remolino, during August, the rain falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 112mm (4.41") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 169.5 rainfall days, and 805mm (31.69") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of August, in Remolino, Colombia, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:08 -05.

Sunshine

In Remolino, the average sunshine in August is 11.4h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Remolino, Colombia. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.