August weather forecast
Tarapoa, Ecuador

August, the last month of the winter in Tarapoa, is a tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.7°C (67.5°F) and an average high of 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

The arrival of August denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a hot 30.8°C (87.4°F) from July's 28.4°C (83.1°F). Throughout the August nights, Tarapoa encounters a low-temperature of 19.7°C (67.5°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is appraised at a scorching 40°C (104°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 17.9 days and typically collects 67mm (2.64") of precipitation.

Daylight

The months with the shortest days are April and August, with an average of 12h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:08 -05.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.