August weather forecastYavarate, Colombia

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is a hot month in Yavarate, Colombia, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.9°C (87.6°F) and min 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Temperature

Yavarate's weather in August, with an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F), subtly shifts from July's 29.1°C (84.4°F). Yavarate experiences a consistent average temperature of 21.6°C (70.9°F) throughout the nights in August.

Heat index

The heat index in August is appraised at an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are quite likely. Heatstroke becomes a risk with continued exertion.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. 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 are highly important for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

In Yavarate, the average relative humidity in August is 86%.

Rainfall

In Yavarate, during August, the rain falls for 29.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 155mm (6.1") of precipitation. In Yavarate, during the entire year, the rain falls for 328.4 days and collects up to 2150mm (84.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Yavarate is 12h and 8min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 17:40 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in August leads to these recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.