August weather forecastColomba, Guatemala

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Colomba, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 21.6°C (70.9°F) and 30.9°C (87.6°F).

Temperature

August's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F) from July. The average temperature during August nights is registered at a pleasant 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). More preventive actions are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is significant. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. 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. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Colomba, in August, during 26.9 rainfall days, 182mm (7.17") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 222.8 rainfall days, and 1340mm (52.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Colomba 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, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:19 CST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Colomba is 11.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, May, June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Colomba, 30.9°C (87.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 21.6°C (70.9°F) is the average low-temperature during August. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 39°C (102.2°F).

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

In Colomba, in August, it is raining for 26.9 days, with typically 182mm (7.17") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in August is 12h and 36min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:19 CST.

In Colomba, the average sunshine duration in August is 11.4h.

January, May, June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Colomba.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Colomba is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Colomba, Guatemala

  • Average high temperature in August: 30.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (32.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (29.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 21.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (22.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (19.5°C).

Average pressure in August
Colomba, Guatemala

  • Average pressure in August: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Colomba, Guatemala

  • Average wind speed in August: 6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (6.7km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are May, June, September and October (5.5km/h).

Average humidity in August
Colomba, Guatemala

  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and March (59%).

Average rainfall in August
Colomba, Guatemala

  • Average rainfall in August: 182mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (261mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (11mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Colomba, Guatemala

  • Average rainfall days in August: 26.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (27.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Colomba, Guatemala

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Colomba, Guatemala

  • Average sunshine days in August: 2.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (1.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Colomba, Guatemala

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Colomba, Guatemala

  • Average cloud cover in August: 29

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in August
Colomba, Guatemala

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).