August weather forecastCa Pierre, Haiti

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Ca Pierre, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.9°C (87.6°F) and an average low of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Temperature

Ca Pierre witnesses the warmest weather in August, with temperatures averaging a high of 30.9°C (87.6°F) and a low of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is calculated to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Direct sunlight exposure should be noted as it has the potential to increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In Ca Pierre, the average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

In Ca Pierre, during August, the rain falls for 22.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 111mm (4.37") of precipitation. In Ca Pierre, during the entire year, the rain falls for 227.4 days and collects up to 904mm (35.59") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Ca Pierre, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 45min.
On the first day of August in Ca Pierre, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 19:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:05 EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Ca Pierre is 11.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Ca Pierre are January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.