August weather forecast
Tecapán, El Salvador

August, the last month of the summer in Tecapán, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 23°C (73.4°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

August's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.3°C (88.3°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. During the month of August, the nighttime temperature falls to an average of 23°C (73.4°F).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is an amalgamation of air temperature and humidity to express the equivalent perceived temperature. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young ones regularly neglect the requirement for rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst is a late stage of dehydration - so, it is necessary to keep hydrated, particularly during extended periods of physical exertion.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Tecapán, in August, during 26 rainfall days, 165mm (6.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 206.2 rainfall days, and 1242mm (48.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:21. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:05 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 11h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.