August weather forecast
Abouna Sounga, French Guiana

August, the last month of the summer in Abouna Sounga, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 33°C (91.4°F) and min 21.1°C (70°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a still tropical 33°C (91.4°F) in August, hardly different from the 31.3°C (88.3°F) recorded in July. Abouna Sounga's temperature drops to an average low of 21.1°C (70°F) during the nights of August.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is computed to be a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Stay alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a likely outcome of ongoing activity.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. 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.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In Abouna Sounga, in August, it is raining for 15.8 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation. In Abouna Sounga, during the entire year, the rain falls for 259.6 days and collects up to 915mm (36.02") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Abouna Sounga, French Guiana, is 12h and 15min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:43 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Abouna Sounga is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are July through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: During August, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.