August weather forecast
Guaymango, El Salvador

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Guaymango, El Salvador, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.1°C (71.8°F) and max 30°C (86°F).

Temperature

Upon the onset of August, Guaymango witnesses an average high-temperature of a still hot 30°C (86°F), showing a close resemblance to the prior month. In August, the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 22.1°C (71.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is calculated to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. 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 extremely significant for 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.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Guaymango, during August, the rain falls for 22.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 119mm (4.69") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 166.9 rainfall days, and 832mm (32.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Guaymango, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:11 CST.

Sunshine

In Guaymango, the average sunshine in August is 11.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.