August weather forecast
Jiguani, Cuba

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Jiguani, Cuba, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.5°C (92.3°F) and an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

Jiguani's warmest month, August, generally records average temperatures ranging from a high of 33.5°C (92.3°F) to a low of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is evaluated at a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). Precaution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are possible. Heatstroke is a serious risk with continued exertion.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. 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. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. When the air holds a significant amount of moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process is decreased, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently, leading to the sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Jiguani, in August, it is raining for 25.4 days, with typically 93mm (3.66") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 230.7 rainfall days, and 742mm (29.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Jiguani, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 19:43. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 19:21 CDT.

Sunshine

In Jiguani, the average sunshine in August is 11h.

UV index

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Jiguani, Cuba. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.