August weather forecastJatibonico, Cuba

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Jatibonico, Cuba, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.2°C (73.8°F) and max 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

August registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F), slightly varied from July's 31.9°C (89.4°F). An average temperature of 23.2°C (73.8°F) is recorded during the nights in August.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is estimated at a blisteringly hot 44°C (111.2°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Jatibonico, in August, it is raining for 24.3 days, with typically 126mm (4.96") of accumulated precipitation. In Jatibonico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 207.3 days and collects up to 925mm (36.42") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Jatibonico is 12h and 52min.
On the first day of August in Jatibonico, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 19:33 CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.2h.

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 unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.