August weather forecast
Santa Lucia, Ecuador

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter in Santa Lucia, is also a moderately hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and an average low of 20.1°C (68.2°F).

Temperature

The beginning of August reveals an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.6°C (83.5°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. An average minimum temperature of 20.1°C (68.2°F) is recorded during the month of August.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is evaluated at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Implement additional safety measures to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity might trigger heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. 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.

Humidity

In Santa Lucia, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 18.5 days and typically collects 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Santa Lucia are March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

Is it hot during August?
In Santa Lucia, in August, the average high-temperature is 28.6°C (83.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 20.1°C (68.2°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is evaluated at 34°C (93.2°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In Santa Lucia, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.
What is the driest month?
August is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 18.5 days and accumulates 51mm (2.01") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in August?
In Santa Lucia, in August, during 18.5 rainfall days, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
What is the average length of the day in August?
The average day length in August is 12h and 4min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:22 -05.
How long on average sun shines in August?
The average sunshine duration in August is 6h.
What are the months with the highest UV index in Santa Lucia?
March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index.
What is the UV index reading in August?
In Santa Lucia, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Santa Lucia, Ecuador
  • Average high temperature in August: 28.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (30.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is June (27.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 20.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is December (21.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (20.1°C).

Average pressure in August
Santa Lucia, Ecuador
  • Average pressure in August: 1013.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is August (1013.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Santa Lucia, Ecuador
  • Average wind speed in August: 5.8km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are August and September (5.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are February and March (4.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Santa Lucia, Ecuador
  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is November (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Santa Lucia, Ecuador
  • Average rainfall in August: 51mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (329mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (51mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Santa Lucia, Ecuador
  • Average rainfall days in August: 18.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (30.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (18.5 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Santa Lucia, Ecuador
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Santa Lucia, Ecuador
  • Average sunshine days in August: 9.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (9.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (0.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Santa Lucia, Ecuador
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and February (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
Santa Lucia, Ecuador
  • Average cloud cover in August: 53

The months with the most cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 70).
The months with the least cloud cover are August, September and November (Cloud cover 53).

Average visibility in August
Santa Lucia, Ecuador
  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are October and November (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is March (6km).

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