August weather forecast
Toluviejo, Colombia

August, the last month of the summer in Toluviejo, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.9°C (75°F) and 32.3°C (90.1°F).

Temperature

As July transitions into August, the average high-temperature rests at a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. During August, the average low-temperature in Toluviejo is a moderately hot 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 46°C (114.8°F). Be careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may result from extended activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', gives a temperature feeling by integrating air temperature and humidity. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Toluviejo, in August, it is raining for 25.7 days, with typically 159mm (6.26") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Toluviejo, there are 270.3 rainfall days, and 1255mm (49.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:23. On the last day of August, in Toluviejo, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:10 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Toluviejo are January through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in August transforms into this advice:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.