August weather forecastMascalucia, Italy

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Mascalucia, Italy, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.1°C (89.8°F) and an average low of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

The advent of August observes an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), nearly identical to July's 32.2°C (90°F). Throughout the August nights, Mascalucia encounters a low-temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

August's heat index is estimated at a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
By perspiring, the human body can shed its excessive warmth since evaporated sweat cools it off. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Mascalucia is 52%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the least rainfall in Mascalucia. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

Snowfall

February through December are months without snowfall.

Daylight

In Mascalucia, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 20:08. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 19:30 CEST.

Sunshine

In Mascalucia, Italy, the average sunshine in August is 11.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Mascalucia, Italy, are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Undertake protective measures and comply with sun safety rules. Shielding against skin and eye damage is essential. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Mascalucia, Italy, are 32.1°C (89.8°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 35°C (95°F).

In Mascalucia, Italy, the average relative humidity in August is 52%.

August is the month with the least rainfall in Mascalucia, Italy. Rain falls for 3.7 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

In Mascalucia, in August, during 3.7 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Mascalucia, snow does not fall in February through December.

The average day length in August is 13h and 35min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 20:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:29 and sunset at 19:30 CEST.

In Mascalucia, the average sunshine duration in August is 11.9h.

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Mascalucia.

In Mascalucia, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Mascalucia, Italy

  • Average high temperature in August: 32.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (32.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (14°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 23.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.5°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (6.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Mascalucia, Italy

  • Average pressure in August: 1014.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1014.1mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Mascalucia, Italy

  • Average wind speed in August: 8.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (12.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (8.6km/h).

Average humidity in August
Mascalucia, Italy

  • Average humidity in August: 52%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and November (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (50%).

Average rainfall in August
Mascalucia, Italy

  • Average rainfall in August: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (48mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is August (5mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Mascalucia, Italy

  • Average rainfall days in August: 3.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (12.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (3.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Mascalucia, Italy

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Mascalucia, Italy

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Mascalucia, Italy

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Mascalucia, Italy

  • Average sunshine days in August: 24.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (26.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (15.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Mascalucia, Italy

  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are February and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Mascalucia, Italy

  • Average cloud cover in August: 8

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 27).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 8).

Average visibility in August
Mascalucia, Italy

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).