August weather forecast
El Amparo, Guatemala

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in El Amparo, Guatemala, with an average temperature varying between 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 30.7°C (87.3°F).

Temperature

The advent of August denotes an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), subtly different from July's 30.8°C (87.4°F). An average low-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) is recorded in the month of August in El Amparo.

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', marries air temperature and humidity to produce a value illustrating perceived warmth. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Consider the fact that direct sun exposure can influence how hot one feels, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In El Amparo, during August, the rain falls for 27 days and regularly aggregates up to 162mm (6.38") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in El Amparo, there are 227 rainfall days, and 1231mm (48.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in El Amparo is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of August in El Amparo, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:20 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 11h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.