August weather forecast
La Ceiba, Honduras

As the year progresses, August brings a slight rise in rainfall to 197mm (7.76") in La Ceiba. Coupled with high humidity, these conditions create a moist, tropical climate. Despite these changes, the temperature rise remains minimal, providing a comfortable environment for locals and visitors. Even with more frequent rain showers, the city offers numerous indoor attractions and cultural activities.

Temperature

The arrival of August brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.9°C (87.6°F), closely following the temperature pattern of July. Throughout the nights in August, La Ceiba experiences an average low-temperature of 21.8°C (71.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during August is computed to be a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Heat index specifics point out values are for conditions of shade and a slight breeze. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 13 days. Throughout August, 197mm (7.76") of precipitation is accumulated. In La Ceiba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 120 days and collects up to 3230mm (127.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

In La Ceiba, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:29 and sunset at 18:17. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:00 CST.

Sunshine

In La Ceiba, the average sunshine in August is 7h.