August weather forecastDomínguez, Cuba

Weather in August

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

Temperature

Domínguez records the warmest temperatures in August, averaging a high 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 computed to be a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. 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 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Domínguez, in August, it is raining for 20 days, with typically 99mm (3.9") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 202.5 rainfall days, and 785mm (30.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Domínguez, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of August in Domínguez, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 19:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:24 CDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Domínguez. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.