August weather forecast
Smythfield, Guyana

August, the last month of the summer in Smythfield, is a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.5°C (77.9°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

August's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a hot 30.3°C (86.5°F) from July. Smythfield's average temperature throughout the nights in August exhibits a minor decrease from daytime highs, stabilizing at a moderately hot 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is estimated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

In Smythfield, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Smythfield is 12h and 19min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:07. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:43 and sunset at 17:57 -04.

Sunshine

In Smythfield, Guyana, the average sunshine in August is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, April, June through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during August translates into the following directions:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. 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. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure.