August weather forecast
Carbets, French Guiana

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Carbets, French Guiana, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.5°C (68.9°F) and max 32.8°C (91°F).

Temperature

The advent of August reveals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.8°C (91°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month. The nighttime temperature shows a significant divergence from the daytime highs, averaging at an agreeable 20.5°C (68.9°F) in August.

Heat index

The heat index for August is estimated at a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are of high significance for children. 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.
One way the human body deals with excessive warmth is by perspiring and allowing sweat to evaporate. Increased relative humidity slows down evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of heat removal from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Carbets, French Guiana, during August, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of precipitation. In Carbets, during the entire year, the rain falls for 265.5 days and collects up to 1078mm (42.44") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:41 -03.

Sunshine

In Carbets, the average sunshine in August is 8.6h.

UV index

August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Carbets. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during August translates into the following directions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.