August weather forecastBaracoa, Honduras

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is a tropical month in Baracoa, Honduras, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.2°C (73.8°F) and max 30.6°C (87.1°F).

Temperature

The advent of August reveals an average high-temperature of a hot 30.6°C (87.1°F), showing minimal difference from the prior month. Throughout the month of August, Baracoa reports a steady low-temperature average of 23.2°C (73.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is computed to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. 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 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. Under high air temperature coupled with high humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is reduced, intensifying the sensation of heat. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Baracoa is 81%.

Rainfall

In Baracoa, Honduras, in August, it is raining for 26.3 days, with typically 127mm (5") of accumulated precipitation. In Baracoa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 270.3 days and collects up to 1320mm (51.97") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Baracoa is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of August, in Baracoa, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:04 CST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 10.8h.

UV index

March through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Baracoa. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 7 in August interprets into the following advice:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. 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. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.