August weather forecast
Kouachinana, French Guiana

August, the last month of the summer in Kouachinana, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.3°C (72.1°F) and max 32°C (89.6°F).

Temperature

The introduction of August sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 32°C (89.6°F), hardly deviating from July. An average minimum temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F) is recorded in Kouachinana during the month of August.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is calculated to be a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Direct sunlight has the potential to heighten heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Being under direct sunshine can magnify the heat experience, possibly pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Kouachinana, during August, the rain falls for 19 days and regularly aggregates up to 66mm (2.6") of precipitation. In Kouachinana, French Guiana, during the entire year, the rain falls for 253 days and collects up to 878mm (34.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Kouachinana is 12h and 18min.
On the first day of August in Kouachinana, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 18:41 -03.

Sunshine

In Kouachinana, the average sunshine in August is 8.7h.

UV index

July through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.