August weather forecastCoatepeque, Guatemala

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Coatepeque, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.9°C (87.6°F) and min 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Temperature

August's climate shows a minor adjustment in average high-temperatures to a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F) from July's 31.1°C (88°F). Throughout August, Coatepeque records an average temperature of 21.6°C (70.9°F) at night.

Heat index

August's mean heat index is appraised at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In Coatepeque, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

In Coatepeque, during August, the rain falls for 26.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 182mm (7.17") of precipitation. In Coatepeque, Guatemala, during the entire year, the rain falls for 222.6 days and collects up to 1301mm (51.22") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of August, in Coatepeque, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:19 CST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Coatepeque, Guatemala, is 11.4h.

UV index

January, May, June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. For a sun-safe wardrobe, go for clothes that are tightly woven and generously sized.