August weather forecast
Prosperidad, Cuba

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Prosperidad, Cuba, with an average temperature fluctuating between 31.8°C (89.2°F) and 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Temperature

July and August are the warmest months, with an average high-temperature of 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is appraised at a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Beware: Heat exhaustion along with heat cramps are on the cards. Heatstroke could result from sustained physical activity.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital 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.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. 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. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Prosperidad, during August, the rain falls for 24.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 107mm (4.21") of precipitation. In Prosperidad, during the entire year, the rain falls for 242.5 days and collects up to 898mm (35.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 47min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 19:40. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 19:19 CDT.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Prosperidad, Cuba, is 11.3h.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in August interprets into the following advice:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.