August weather forecast
Péléa, French Guiana

August, the last month of the summer in Péléa, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.8°C (91°F) and an average low of 20.5°C (68.9°F).

Temperature

The commencement of August records an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.8°C (91°F), barely varying from July's 31.1°C (88°F). In August, the temperature registers a significant dip to an average of 20.5°C (68.9°F) at night.

Heat index

August's average heat index is estimated at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Prudent: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Heatstroke becomes imminent with sustained exertion.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
To combat high temperatures, the human body perspires and relies on sweat evaporation for cooling. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Péléa, in August, during 18.8 rainfall days, 76mm (2.99") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Péléa, French Guiana, there are 265.5 rainfall days, and 1078mm (42.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 13min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of August, in Péléa, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 18:41 -03.

Sunshine

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

UV index

August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.