August weather forecast
Clement, French Guiana

Compared to the preceding months, August's weather in Clement, French Guiana is relatively calmer. The temperatures slowly start to descend, alleviating some of the summer's peak heat. Rainfall further diminishes to 60mm (2.36"), making August the driest month of the year. Consequently, the sky remains clearer with significantly fewer clouds, enabling a panoramic view of the cityscape. The luminosity of the city is at its highest owing to the increased duration of sunshine.

Temperature

Welcoming August, Clement notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F), nearly consistent with July's 30.3°C (86.5°F). During the month of August, an average temperature of 21.7°C (71.1°F) is noted during the nights in Clement.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is estimated at a life-threatening hot 45°C (113°F). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. 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 are primarily vital for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In August, in Clement, the rain falls for 21.1 days. Throughout August, 60mm (2.36") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 270.6 rainfall days, and 1131mm (44.53") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Clement is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:35 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Clement is 8.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are August through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.