August weather forecastColombier, Haiti

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Colombier, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 21.3°C (70.3°F) and an average high of 30.9°C (87.6°F).

Temperature

August registers as the month with the highest average temperatures, reaching 30.9°C (87.6°F) at its peak and 21.3°C (70.3°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

August's mean heat index is calculated to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Colombier, during August, the rain falls for 22.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 111mm (4.37") of precipitation. In Colombier, Haiti, during the entire year, the rain falls for 228 days and collects up to 913mm (35.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Colombier is 12h and 45min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 19:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:02 EDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Colombier is 11.2h.

UV index

January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Colombier. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.