August weather forecast
Dukestown, Guyana

The last month of the summer, August, is a tropical month in Dukestown, Guyana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and an average low of 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Temperature

Dukestown's average high-temperature marks a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F) with the advent of August, closely mirroring that of the preceding month. An average low-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) is witnessed throughout the month of August in Dukestown, Guyana, a mere drop from the daytime peak.

Heat index

The heat index in August is estimated at a sweltering 38°C (100.4°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

In August, in Dukestown, the rain falls for 28 days. Throughout August, 229mm (9.02") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dukestown, there are 312.6 rainfall days, and 2298mm (90.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of August in Dukestown, Guyana, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 17:55 -04.

Sunshine

In Dukestown, the average sunshine in August is 8.8h.

UV index

January, February, April, June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Act on precautions and pay attention to sun safety recommendations. Avoidance of sunburn is obligatory. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.