August weather forecast
Menocal, Cuba

August, the last month of the summer in Menocal, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.4°C (90.3°F) and 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Temperature

With the onset of August, the average high-temperature registers at a still tropical 32.4°C (90.3°F), subtly different from July's 32.5°C (90.5°F). An average nighttime temperature of 24.8°C (76.6°F) is witnessed throughout August.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Eyes open: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Prolonged exertion could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Rising body temperatures resulting from an imbalance in heat absorption can lead to potential thermal issues.

Humidity

In Menocal, Cuba, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Menocal, Cuba. Rain falls for 25.4 days and accumulates 124mm (4.88") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Menocal, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 20:10. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 07:11 and sunset at 19:47 CDT.

Sunshine

In Menocal, the average sunshine in August is 8.8h.

UV index

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during August morphs into the following directions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. 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. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.