August weather forecast
Buenaventura, Cuba

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Buenaventura, Cuba, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.4°C (92.1°F) and min 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Temperature

The warmest temperatures occur during August, when averages reach a peak of 33.4°C (92.1°F) and a low of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is appraised at a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In Buenaventura, Cuba, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Buenaventura, in August, during 20 rainfall days, 99mm (3.9") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Buenaventura, during the entire year, the rain falls for 202.5 days and collects up to 785mm (30.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Buenaventura is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:44. On the last day of August, in Buenaventura, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:23 CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Buenaventura is 10.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Buenaventura, Cuba, are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in August translates into this advice:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.