August weather forecast
Esmeralda, Cuba

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Esmeralda, Cuba, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33°C (91.4°F) and an average low of 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Temperature

August is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 33°C (91.4°F) at the peak and 23.7°C (74.7°F) at the base.

Heat index

The heat index in August is estimated at a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Keep alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke is a potential danger with continued physical activity.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. 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', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. Under high air temperature and humidity (high heat index) conditions, perspiration is limited, and the perception of heat is increased. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Esmeralda, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 20.6 days. Throughout August, 77mm (3.03") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 191.7 rainfall days, and 672mm (26.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 52min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 19:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 19:29 CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.7h.

UV index

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 in August translates into this advice:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.