August maintains
Veria's summer streak, keeping the vibrant and lively energy going. August remains a warm month, with only a slight decrease in temperatures compared to
July. With still plenty of sunlight hours, the city bathes in a beautiful golden hue that is synonymous with Greek summers. Rainy days are scarce, and the already warm temperatures allow for enjoyable excursions to local beaches. Notably, August's average high temperature remains largely unchanged from July, standing at an impressive 30.9°C (87.6°F).
Temperature
August's onset in Veria sees an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Veria logs a notable disparity from the daily highs during August, as the nighttime temperature lowers to an average of 17.3°C (63.1°F).
Heat index
During August, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Metrics for the heat index primarily focus on shaded spots and light wind conditions. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. With a lot of moisture in the air, the evaporation process is not as effective, and the body does not cool down as efficiently, creating a perception of overheating. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.
Humidity
The average relative humidity in August is 62.8%.
Rainfall
In August, in Veria, the rain falls for 3.5 days. Throughout August, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Veria, there are 86.7 rainfall days, and 506mm (19.92") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Veria is 13h and 44min.
On the first day of August in Veria, sunrise is at 06:28 and sunset at 20:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 20:04 EEST.
Sunshine
In August, the average sunshine in Veria is 9.4h.