August weather forecast
Tela, Honduras

August weather in Tela represents a wonderful blend of warmth, rain, and cooling winds. The temperature takes a slight step up from July, with a high reaching 29.2°C (84.6°F). While heat plays its part, rainfall is also consistent throughout the month. The wind speed lowers slightly, offering a tranquil atmosphere to the shoreline. The sea temperature, meanwhile, rises a bit more, attracting visitors to the beachside.

Temperature

Tela commences August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. During the month of August, an average temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F) is noted during the nights in Tela.

Heat index

The heat index for August is computed to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise more precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could precipitate heatstroke.
Consider that heat index readings are for situations in the shade and light wind. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 81%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 25.8 days. Throughout August, 101mm (3.98") of precipitation is accumulated. In Tela, Honduras, during the entire year, the rain falls for 264.6 days and collects up to 1208mm (47.56") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Tela, Honduras, the average seawater temperature in August is 29.4°C (84.9°F).
Note: Water activities in temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are pleasurable, without feeling uncomfortable even during extended periods.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:02 CST.

Sunshine

In Tela, the average sunshine in August is 11.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: During August, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Notice! The reflection of water and sand increases the UV radiation significantly.