August weather forecast
Varia, Dominican Republic

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Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Varia, is another tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.7°C (74.7°F) and max 30.5°C (86.9°F).

Temperature

Temperature records mark August as the warmest month, with highs averaging 30.5°C (86.9°F) and lows at 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is estimated at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to 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.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In Varia, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of August in Varia, 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

In Varia, the average sunshine in August is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Varia are January through April, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

What is the warmest month in Varia?

August is the warmest month in Varia, with the temperature often reaching an average high of 30.5°C (86.9°F) and an average low of 23.7°C (74.7°F).

How hot is it in Varia in August?

The high-temperature, in August, in Varia, is 30.5°C (86.9°F), while the low-temperature averages to 23.7°C (74.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is estimated at 39°C (102.2°F).

What is the average humidity in August in Varia?

In August, the average relative humidity in Varia is 80%.

What is the rainiest month in Varia?

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

How much does it rain in Varia in August?

In Varia, Dominican Republic, in August, it is raining for 18.5 days, with typically 86mm (3.39") of accumulated precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Varia have in August?

The average day length in August in Varia is 12h and 44min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Varia?

In August, on the first day of the month, 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 many hours of sunshine does Varia have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Varia, Dominican Republic, is 8.9h.

When is the lowest UV index in Varia?

January through April, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Varia, Dominican Republic.

What is the UV index reading in August in Varia?

In Varia, Dominican Republic, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in August
Varia, Dominican Republic

Average temperature in August - Varia, 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
Varia, Dominican Republic

Average pressure in August - Varia, 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
Varia, Dominican Republic

Average wind speed in August - Varia, 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
Varia, Dominican Republic

Average humidity in August - Varia, 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
Varia, Dominican Republic

Average rainfall in August - Varia, 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
Varia, Dominican Republic

Average rainfall days in August - Varia, 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
Varia, Dominican Republic

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Varia, 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
Varia, Dominican Republic

Average sunshine days in August - Varia, 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
Varia, Dominican Republic

Average UV index in August - Varia, 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
Varia, Dominican Republic

Average cloud cover in August - Varia, 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
Varia, Dominican Republic

Average visibility in August - Varia, 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).

Varia, Dominican Republic

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