August weather forecast
Calimete, Cuba

August, the last month of the summer in Calimete, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.2°C (91.8°F) and min 24°C (75.2°F).

Temperature

The warmest period is usually observed in July and August, with the average high-temperature peaking at 33.2°C (91.8°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is estimated at a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F). Mind: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke can develop with continued physical activity.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. 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 are especially vital to children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Calimete, during August, the rain falls for 20.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 93mm (3.66") of precipitation. In Calimete, Cuba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 181 days and collects up to 640mm (25.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Calimete, Cuba, is 12h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 20:04. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 19:41 CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Calimete is 9.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.