August weather forecastPochuta, Guatemala

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Pochuta, Guatemala, with an average temperature ranging between max 28.3°C (82.9°F) and min 19.2°C (66.6°F).

Temperature

August's average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 28.3°C (82.9°F), showing little deviation from July's 28.4°C (83.1°F). August witnesses an average nighttime temperature of 19.2°C (66.6°F).

Heat index

August's heat index is calculated to be a hot 33°C (91.4°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In Pochuta, during August, the rain falls for 28.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 202mm (7.95") of precipitation. In Pochuta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 228.7 days and collects up to 1368mm (53.86") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day 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 05:52 and sunset at 18:16 CST.

Sunshine

In Pochuta, the average sunshine in August is 10.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 6 leads to the following instructions:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in August, in Pochuta, is 28.3°C (82.9°F), while the low-temperature averages to 19.2°C (66.6°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 33°C (91.4°F).

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

In Pochuta, in August, it is raining for 28.8 days, with typically 202mm (7.95") of accumulated precipitation.

In August, the average day length is 12h and 36min.

On the first day of August in Pochuta, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:16 CST.

The average sunshine duration in August is 10.8h.

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 Pochuta, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Pochuta, 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
Pochuta, 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
Pochuta, 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
Pochuta, 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
Pochuta, 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
Pochuta, 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
Pochuta, 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
Pochuta, 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
Pochuta, 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
Pochuta, Guatemala

  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in August
Pochuta, 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).