August weather forecast
Macacona, Costa Rica

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Macacona, Costa Rica, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°C (74.1°F) and an average high of 29.4°C (84.9°F).

Temperature

Macacona marks the start of August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), hinting at a slight fluctuation from July's 29.3°C (84.7°F). During the month of August, Macacona's nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is computed to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
When referencing the heat index, its values are suitable for shady environments and light breezes. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. With high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, sweat production is restricted, leading to an amplified perception of heat. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

In Macacona, in August, it is raining for 26.4 days, with typically 213mm (8.39") of accumulated precipitation. In Macacona, during the entire year, the rain falls for 218.6 days and collects up to 1456mm (57.32") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Macacona, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:28 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of August, in Macacona, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 17:47 CST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.9h.

UV index

January through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Ward off overexposure. Defence against solar harm is crucial. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.