August weather forecast
San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic

August continues the summer trend in San Francisco de Macoris with a slight increase in the average high temperature to 30.8°C (87.4°F). The notable feature, however, is the stable weather conditions that closely mirror those of July. Along with consistent humidity and daylight, an unwavering UV Index continues to dominate the weather. The unchanged weather, accompanied by soothing gushes of wind, provides a consistent summer experience. As August ends, the anticipation of the upcoming dip in heat in September starts to rise.

Temperature

San Francisco de Macoris's August weather, with an average high temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F) and an average low temperature of 21.6°C (70.9°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.

Heat index

August's average heat index is estimated at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake extra safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may result from lengthy activity.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. When under direct sunshine, the heat index may be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

In August, in San Francisco de Macoris, the rain falls for 23.3 days. Throughout August, 79mm (3.11") of precipitation is accumulated. In San Francisco de Macoris, during the entire year, the rain falls for 284.1 days and collects up to 1006mm (39.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of August in San Francisco de Macoris, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:56 AST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. 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.