August weather forecast
Esperanza, Cuba

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Esperanza, Cuba, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.5°C (90.5°F) and an average low of 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Temperature

In Esperanza, August is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 32.5°C (90.5°F) and a low of 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Be wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

In Esperanza, in August, during 22.8 rainfall days, 105mm (4.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Esperanza, there are 206 rainfall days, and 740mm (29.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 20:00. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 19:37 CDT.

Sunshine

In Esperanza, the average sunshine in August is 10h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. 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 average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.