August weather forecast
Dégrad Claude, French Guiana

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Dégrad Claude, French Guiana, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.5°C (68.9°F) and 32.8°C (91°F).

Temperature

Dégrad Claude's shift into August sets the average high-temperature at a still hot 32.8°C (91°F), a figure that deviates only slightly from July's 31.1°C (88°F). Dégrad Claude's temperature exhibits a stark contrast from daytime to nighttime, averaging lows of 20.5°C (68.9°F) in August.

Heat index

For August, the heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Be careful: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may result from extended activity.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Remember, direct sunlight exposure can heighten the heat impact and might increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

Rainfall

In Dégrad Claude, during August, the rain falls for 18.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 76mm (2.99") of precipitation. In Dégrad Claude, 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 in Dégrad Claude, French Guiana, is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of August, in Dégrad Claude, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:37 -03.

Sunshine

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 Dégrad Claude. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Persist in precautions and follow sun safety policies. Keeping sunburn at bay is imperative. 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. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.