August weather forecastLeeds, Guyana

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is a hot month in Leeds, 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

August's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F) from July. August registers an average low temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) in Leeds, Guyana, subtly lower than the daytime maximum.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is appraised at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a fusion of air temperature and moisture levels to demonstrate the sensation of heat. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant 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.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Leeds, Guyana, 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 in Leeds, Guyana. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in August transforms into this advice:
Stay clear of intense sun exposure. Solar protection is of utmost significance. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.