Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
August
Weather in August
Temperature
La Palma experiences its highest temperatures in August, with an average peak of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and a low of 23.9°C (75°F).Heat index
In August, the heat index is calculated to be a torrid 35°C (95°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical 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.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 79%.Rainfall
August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 17.5 days and accumulates 68mm (2.68") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through August, October through December are months without snowfall.Daylight
In La Palma, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 44min.On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:56 AST.
Sunshine
In La Palma, the average sunshine in August is 9.2h.UV index
May through October, 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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during August morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. 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. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
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Average temperature in August
La Palma, Dominican Republic
- Average high temperature in August: 29.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.7°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 23.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°C).
Average pressure in August
La Palma, Dominican Republic
- Average pressure in August: 1014.7mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.6mbar).
Average wind speed in August
La Palma, Dominican Republic
- Average wind speed in August: 14.2km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (15km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.6km/h).
Average humidity in August
La Palma, Dominican Republic
- Average humidity in August: 79%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, September and October (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (76%).
Average rainfall in August
La Palma, Dominican Republic
- Average rainfall in August: 68mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (68mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (9mm).
Average rainfall days in August
La Palma, Dominican Republic
- Average rainfall days in August: 17.5 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.1 days).
Average snowfall days in August
La Palma, Dominican Republic
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
La Palma, 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: 9h and 1min
The months with the most sunshine are February and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
La Palma, Dominican Republic
- Average sunshine days in August: 10.5 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (9.8 days).
Average UV index in August
La Palma, Dominican Republic
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in August
La Palma, Dominican Republic
- Average cloud cover in August: 26
The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 31).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 20).
Average visibility in August
La Palma, Dominican Republic
- Average visibility in August: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
