August weather forecast
Guasmo, Ecuador

The last month of the winter, August, is another hot month in Guasmo, Ecuador, with an average temperature varying between 19.9°C (67.8°F) and 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

As Guasmo welcomes August, the average high-temperature records at a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. During August, the average low-temperature in Guasmo is a refreshing 19.9°C (67.8°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is evaluated at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Exposure to the direct sun might augment heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an 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 hold particular importance for children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 73%.

Rainfall

In Guasmo, Ecuador, during August, the rain falls for 8.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 21mm (0.83") of precipitation. In Guasmo, Ecuador, during the entire year, the rain falls for 235.3 days and collects up to 1397mm (55") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Guasmo, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 2min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:21 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in August leads to these recommendations:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.