August weather forecastMarotte, Haiti

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Marotte, is another 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

Marotte records the warmest temperatures in August, averaging a high of 30.9°C (87.6°F) and a low of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during August is calculated to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

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

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Marotte, Haiti, 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. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 6 in August translates into these instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

In Marotte, August records the average highest temperatures, peaking at 30.9°C (87.6°F) and reaching a low of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

August temperatures in Marotte vary between a high-temperature of 30.9°C (87.6°F) and a low-temperature of 21.3°C (70.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 39°C (102.2°F).

The average relative humidity in August is 74%.

In Marotte, during August, the rain falls for 22.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 111mm (4.37") of precipitation.

In Marotte, Haiti, the average day length in August is 12h and 45min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 19:25. On the last day of the month, in Marotte, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:05 EDT.

In Marotte, the average sunshine duration in August is 11.2h.

January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Marotte.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Marotte is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Marotte, Haiti

  • Average high temperature in August: 30.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 21.3°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are August and September (21.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (18.2°C).

Average pressure in August
Marotte, Haiti

  • Average pressure in August: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Marotte, Haiti

  • Average wind speed in August: 7.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (9.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in August
Marotte, Haiti

  • Average humidity in August: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (72%).

Average rainfall in August
Marotte, Haiti

  • Average rainfall in August: 111mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (141mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (12mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Marotte, Haiti

  • Average rainfall days in August: 22.2 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are April and October (24.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.9 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Marotte, Haiti

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Marotte, Haiti

  • Average sunshine days in August: 6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (3.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Marotte, Haiti

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Marotte, Haiti

  • Average cloud cover in August: 24

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 35).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 21).

Average visibility in August
Marotte, Haiti

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March and June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).