August weather forecast
Fortuna, Ecuador

The last month of the winter, August, is a hot month in Fortuna, Ecuador, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.4°C (86.7°F) and 20.1°C (68.2°F).

Temperature

On the advent of August, Fortuna's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a hot 30.4°C (86.7°F) from July's 29.2°C (84.6°F). In August, Fortuna experiences a temperature dip to an average of 20.1°C (68.2°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index for August is estimated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. 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.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. In the presence of abundant moisture in the atmosphere, the cooling process through evaporation is hindered, causing the body to feel excessively warm. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In Fortuna, Ecuador, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

August and November are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 20.8 days and typically aggregates up to 42mm (1.65") of rain.

Daylight

In Fortuna, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of August, in Fortuna, Ecuador, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:22 -05.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 6.6h.

UV index

February through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Fortuna, Ecuador. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.