August weather forecast
Cienfuegos, Cuba

August embraces the hallmark traits of a hot tropical summer, featuring the year’s highest temperature of 31.9°C (89.4°F). Despite the significant rainfall of 121mm (4.76"), it does not equate to prolonged rainy days, with rain often falling in quick, intense showers. Cienfuegos rewards residents and visitors with abundant sunshine, approximately 10.2 hours, even during its wettest month. The steady coastal wind flow ensures that the city remains more temperate compared to inland areas. Concerning visibility, factors like cloudiness and sunlight yield an average visibility of 9km (5.6mi).

Temperature

August is the warmest month in Cienfuegos, with an average high-temperature of 31.9°C (89.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 24.9°C (76.8°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is estimated at an extremely hot 43°C (109.4°F). Stay on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Ongoing effort can cause heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In Cienfuegos, in August, it is raining for 27.2 days, with typically 121mm (4.76") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 214.1 rainfall days, and 820mm (32.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Cienfuegos, Cuba, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 20:01. On the last day of August, in Cienfuegos, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 19:38 CDT.

Sunshine

In Cienfuegos, the average sunshine in August is 10.2h.

UV index

April through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Cienfuegos. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in August translates into these instructions:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.