August weather forecastLa Esperanza, Guatemala

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in La Esperanza, Guatemala, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.4°C (70.5°F) and an average high of 32.1°C (89.8°F).

Temperature

The arrival of August brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.1°C (89.8°F), closely following the temperature pattern of July. During August, La Esperanza consistently records a temperature low averaging a pleasant 21.4°C (70.5°F).

Heat index

During August, the heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In La Esperanza, in August, it is raining for 25.9 days, with typically 172mm (6.77") of accumulated precipitation. In La Esperanza, during the entire year, the rain falls for 225.9 days and collects up to 1321mm (52.01") of precipitation.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

In La Esperanza, the average sunshine in August is 10.1h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.