August weather forecastEl Maranon, Honduras

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in El Maranon, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 31.3°C (88.3°F).

Temperature

In August, El Maranon experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 30.5°C (86.9°F) in July to a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F). The average temperature in El Maranon drops to an agreeable 21.3°C (70.3°F) during the night in the month of August.

Heat index

August's heat index is computed to be a scorching 43°C (109.4°F). Keep on guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke is a possible danger with ongoing physical activity.
It is important to note that the heat index values are for shaded areas and light wind scenarios. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. Heat disorders may be on the horizon when body temperatures rise from inadequate heat management.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in El Maranon is 83%.

Rainfall

In August, in El Maranon, the rain falls for 23.9 days. Throughout August, 120mm (4.72") of precipitation is accumulated. In El Maranon, Honduras, during the entire year, the rain falls for 272.8 days and collects up to 1254mm (49.37") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in El Maranon is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:22. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:05 CST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.7h.

UV index

In El Maranon, Honduras, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 6 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.