August weather forecast
Jacagua, Dominican Republic

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Jacagua, Dominican Republic, with an average temperature varying between 30.5°C (86.9°F) and 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Temperature

August is the warmest month, exhibiting average temperatures of 30.5°C (86.9°F) at the peak and 23.7°C (74.7°F) at the base.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is calculated to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. The heat index values could be amplified by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Jacagua is 80%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 86mm (3.39") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Jacagua, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 19:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:54 AST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Jacagua is 8.9h.

UV index

January through April, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.

Frequently asked questions

What is the hottest time of year in Jacagua?
In Jacagua, August records the average highest temperatures, peaking at 30.5°C (86.9°F) and reaching a low of 23.7°C (74.7°F).
How hot is it in Jacagua in August?
The high-temperature, in August, in Jacagua, is 30.5°C (86.9°F), while the low-temperature averages to 23.7°C (74.7°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 39°C (102.2°F).
What is the average humidity in August in Jacagua?
In Jacagua, the average relative humidity in August is 80%.
What is the wettest month in Jacagua?
August is the month with the most rainfall in Jacagua, Dominican Republic. Rain falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 86mm (3.39") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Jacagua in August?
In August, in Jacagua, Dominican Republic, the rain falls for 18.5 days. Throughout August, 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Jacagua have in August?
In August, the average day length in Jacagua is 12h and 44min.
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Jacagua?
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 19:14. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:54 AST.
How long on average sun shines in August in Jacagua?
In Jacagua, the average sunshine duration in August is 8.9h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Jacagua?
The months with the lowest UV index in Jacagua are January through April, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.
How high is the UV index in August in Jacagua?
The average daily maximum UV index in August in Jacagua, Dominican Republic, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August - Jacagua, Dominican Republic
Average temperature in August
Jacagua, Dominican Republic
  • Average high temperature in August: 30.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 23.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (20.2°C).

Average pressure in August - Jacagua, Dominican Republic
Average pressure in August
Jacagua, Dominican Republic
  • Average pressure in August: 1014.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Jacagua, Dominican Republic
Average wind speed in August
Jacagua, Dominican Republic
  • Average wind speed in August: 10.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (8.5km/h).

Average humidity in August - Jacagua, Dominican Republic
Average humidity in August
Jacagua, Dominican Republic
  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September, October, November and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (77%).

Average rainfall in August - Jacagua, Dominican Republic
Average rainfall in August
Jacagua, Dominican Republic
  • Average rainfall in August: 86mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (9mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Jacagua, Dominican Republic
Average rainfall days in August
Jacagua, Dominican Republic
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (18.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.3 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Jacagua, Dominican Republic
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Jacagua, Dominican Republic
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 5min

The months with the most sunshine are September and November (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August - Jacagua, Dominican Republic
Average sunshine days in August
Jacagua, Dominican Republic
  • Average sunshine days in August: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.1 days).

Average UV index in August - Jacagua, Dominican Republic
Average UV index in August
Jacagua, Dominican Republic
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, August, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August - Jacagua, Dominican Republic
Average cloud cover in August
Jacagua, Dominican Republic
  • Average cloud cover in August: 31

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 25).

Average visibility in August - Jacagua, Dominican Republic
Average visibility in August
Jacagua, Dominican Republic
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).

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