August weather forecast
Omaja, Cuba

August, the last month of the summer in Omaja, is another hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.4°C (74.1°F) and max 33.4°C (92.1°F).

Temperature

August is the warmest month, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 33.4°C (92.1°F) and an average low of 23.4°C (74.1°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is calculated to be a life-threatening hot 49°C (120.2°F). Eyes open: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Prolonged exertion could lead to heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Omaja is 79%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 20 days. Throughout August, 99mm (3.9") of precipitation is accumulated. In Omaja, during the entire year, the rain falls for 202.5 days and collects up to 785mm (30.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Omaja, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 19:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 19:23 CDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Omaja are April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in August leads to these guidelines:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.