August weather forecastPatulul, Guatemala

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Patulul, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.5°C (85.1°F) and min 19.4°C (66.9°F).

Temperature

Patulul's weather, upon August's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F), nearly identical to the prior month. August in Patulul is noted for a mean low-temperature of 19.4°C (66.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index in August is evaluated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In Patulul, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

In Patulul, in August, it is raining for 26.9 days, with typically 217mm (8.54") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Patulul, there are 222.8 rainfall days, and 1491mm (58.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Patulul, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of August in Patulul, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:16 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Patulul is 11.1h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Patulul. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.