August weather forecast
Maricaya, Indonesia

The last month of the winter, August, is a hot month in Maricaya, Indonesia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.6°C (87.1°F) and 23°C (73.4°F).

Temperature

Transitioning from July to August, Maricaya observes an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F), differing subtly from the previous month. Maricaya experiences an average temperature drop to a warm 23°C (73.4°F) during August nights.

Heat index

For August, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. When relative humidity increases, the body's capacity to evaporate heat decreases, leading to a heightened sense of warmth. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Maricaya is 72%.

Rainfall

In August, in Maricaya, the rain falls for 4.9 days. Throughout August, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated. In Maricaya, Indonesia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193.7 days and collects up to 839mm (33.03") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of August in Maricaya, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:05. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:02 WITA.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.