August weather forecast
Port Mourant, Guyana

Port Mourant welcomes August with fewer rain showers, warmer days predicted by the highest recorded temperature of 30.8°C (87.4°F), and a general feeling of well-being. The weather carries an aura of delight, with the residents decoding the tales of the cloudless skies. Remarkably, the reduction in cloud cover to 32% tranquilizes the landscape, rendering bright, clear days. Outdoor enthusiasts find August particularly appealing as they can spend the longest hours under the sun. To summarize, August redefines Port Mourant's weather by reconciling warmth, brightness, and relative dryness.

Temperature

Entering August, the average high-temperature is recorded at a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), exhibiting a minimal shift from July's 29.4°C (84.9°F). An average nighttime temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) marks August.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is estimated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids frequently fail to realize the necessity for resting and hydrating. Thirst is an advanced indication of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, especially during extended physical activities, becomes essential.
Perspiration, which is the evaporation of sweat, is a primary way the human body manages and dispels excessive warmth. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Heat-related challenges, like dehydration, can be anticipated when body heat isn't managed effectively.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 78%.

Rainfall

In Port Mourant, during August, the rain falls for 28 days and regularly aggregates up to 229mm (9.02") of precipitation. In Port Mourant, during the entire year, the rain falls for 312.6 days and collects up to 2298mm (90.47") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 17:56 -04.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Port Mourant, Guyana, are January, February, April, June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during August translates into the following directions:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Remember that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.