August weather forecastSan Cristobal, Guatemala

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in San Cristobal, is another warm month, with an average temperature varying between 20.3°C (68.5°F) and 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

The start of August is marked by an average high temperature of a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F), showing little divergence from July. In August, in San Cristobal, Guatemala, the average low-temperature is a pleasant 20.3°C (68.5°F).

Heat index

In August, the heat index is calculated to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in San Cristobal is 82%.

Rainfall

In San Cristobal, Guatemala, during August, the rain falls for 21.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 119mm (4.69") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in San Cristobal, there are 169.5 rainfall days, and 865mm (34.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in San Cristobal is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:10 CST.

Sunshine

In San Cristobal, the average sunshine in August is 11h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in San Cristobal are January, February, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in San Cristobal, Guatemala, during August is 29.8°C (85.6°F) and the low-temperature is 20.3°C (68.5°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is calculated to be 38°C (100.4°F).

In August, the average relative humidity is 82%.

In San Cristobal, in August, it is raining for 21.8 days, with typically 119mm (4.69") of accumulated precipitation.

In August, the average day length is 12h and 35min.

On the first day of August in San Cristobal, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:10 CST.

The average sunshine duration in August in San Cristobal is 11h.

January, February, May through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in San Cristobal.

In San Cristobal, Guatemala, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
San Cristobal, Guatemala

  • Average high temperature in August: 29.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (28.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 20.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (21.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (17.9°C).

Average pressure in August
San Cristobal, Guatemala

  • Average pressure in August: 1012.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1011.6mbar).

Average wind speed in August
San Cristobal, Guatemala

  • Average wind speed in August: 5.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (10.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and September (5.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
San Cristobal, Guatemala

  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and October (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (63%).

Average rainfall in August
San Cristobal, Guatemala

  • Average rainfall in August: 119mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (162mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (1mm).

Average rainfall days in August
San Cristobal, Guatemala

  • Average rainfall days in August: 21.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (24.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1.8 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
San Cristobal, 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: 11h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 7h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
San Cristobal, Guatemala

  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (28.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (5.9 days).

Average UV index in August
San Cristobal, Guatemala

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March and April (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
San Cristobal, Guatemala

  • Average cloud cover in August: 36

The months with the most cloud cover are June and September (Cloud cover 42).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in August
San Cristobal, Guatemala

  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, August, September and October (8km).