August weather forecastPatzún, Guatemala

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Patzún, Guatemala, with temperature in the range of an average low of 19.2°C (66.6°F) and an average high of 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Temperature

August's arrival brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), demonstrating subtle variation from the preceding month. Patzún reports a consistent average low-temperature of 19.2°C (66.6°F) throughout August nights.

Heat index

For August, the heat index is estimated at a tropical 33°C (91.4°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. Exposure to unobstructed sunshine could lead to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Patzún, during August, the rain falls for 28.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 202mm (7.95") of precipitation. In Patzún, during the entire year, the rain falls for 228.7 days and collects up to 1376mm (54.17") 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 05:47 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:16 CST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Patzún, Guatemala, is 10.8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Patzún. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the UV index of 6 transforms into the following advice:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 28.3°C (82.9°F) and 19.2°C (66.6°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 33°C (91.4°F).

In August, the average relative humidity in Patzún, Guatemala, is 80%.

In August, the rain falls for 28.8 days. Throughout August, 202mm (7.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:16 CST.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Patzún is 10.8h.

The months with the highest UV index in Patzún, Guatemala, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The months with the lowest UV index in Patzún are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Patzún, Guatemala

  • Average high temperature in August: 28.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (30.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (27.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 19.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (20.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.2°C).

Average pressure in August
Patzún, Guatemala

  • Average pressure in August: 1012.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.6mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and October (1012.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Patzún, Guatemala

  • Average wind speed in August: 6.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.6km/h).

Average humidity in August
Patzún, Guatemala

  • Average humidity in August: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (61%).

Average rainfall in August
Patzún, Guatemala

  • Average rainfall in August: 202mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (240mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (4mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Patzún, Guatemala

  • Average rainfall days in August: 28.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (29.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.3 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Patzún, 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: 10h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Patzún, Guatemala

  • Average sunshine days in August: 1.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (0.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Patzún, Guatemala

  • Average UV index in August: 6

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

Average cloud cover in August
Patzún, Guatemala

  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in August
Patzún, 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).