August weather forecastUitvlugt, Guyana

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Uitvlugt, Guyana, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.2°C (90°F) and an average low of 22.9°C (73.2°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature during August registers at a still tropical 32.2°C (90°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. In Uitvlugt, an average low-temperature of 22.9°C (73.2°F) is recorded during August nights.

Heat index

August's heat index is estimated at a blazing hot 46°C (114.8°F). Be wary: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are highly anticipated. With continued activity, heatstroke is very likely.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In Uitvlugt, in August, it is raining for 20.8 days, with typically 82mm (3.23") of accumulated precipitation. In Uitvlugt, during the entire year, the rain falls for 312.9 days and collects up to 1254mm (49.37") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Uitvlugt, Guyana, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of August in Uitvlugt, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 18:00 -04.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.6h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Uitvlugt.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Uitvlugt, Guyana, are March, April, July through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.