August weather forecast
Calicito, Cuba

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Calicito, Cuba, with an average temperature fluctuating between 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 33.2°C (91.8°F).

Temperature

August, with its average high-temperature of 33.2°C (91.8°F) and an average low-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F), holds the record as the warmest month.

Heat index

For August, the heat index is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Take heed: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Heatstroke is a potential outcome of continuous activity.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to 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.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

In Calicito, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 24.5 days and typically aggregates up to 90mm (3.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Calicito, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 48min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 19:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 19:24 CDT.

Sunshine

In Calicito, the average sunshine in August is 11.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Calicito are March through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.