Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average snowfall in August
- Average snowfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
Weather in August
Temperature
August, with its high-temperature average of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and a low-temperature average of 26.3°C (79.3°F), is the warmest month.Heat index
The heat index for August is computed to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital 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.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.
Humidity
In Alexandria, the average relative humidity in August is 78%.Rainfall
In Alexandria, in August, during 19.2 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 219.4 rainfall days, and 663mm (26.1") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
In Alexandria, snow does not fall in January through August, October through December.Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 12h and 44min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:54 and sunset at 18:24 EST.
Sunshine
August and September, with an average of 11.3h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during August morphs into the following directions:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.
Frequently asked questions
What time of the year is the hottest in Alexandria?
How hot does it get in Alexandria in August?
What is the average humidity in August in Alexandria?
How much does it rain in Alexandria in August?
When it does not snow in Alexandria?
Does it snow in Alexandria in August?
What is the average length of the day in August in Alexandria?
When are sunrise and sunset in August in Alexandria?
What are the months with the most sunshine in Alexandria?
How many hours of sunshine does Alexandria have in August?
What is the month with the highest UV index in Alexandria?
What is the UV index intensity in August in Alexandria?
Average temperature in August
Alexandria, Jamaica
- Average high temperature in August: 29.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.7°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (26.6°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 26.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is March (23.1°C).
Average pressure in August
Alexandria, Jamaica
- Average pressure in August: 1013.5mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011.6mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Alexandria, Jamaica
- Average wind speed in August: 16.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (17.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (13.2km/h).
Average humidity in August
Alexandria, Jamaica
- Average humidity in August: 78%
The months with the highest relative humidity are May, June, November and December (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (77%).
Average rainfall in August
Alexandria, Jamaica
- Average rainfall in August: 57mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (95mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (27mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Alexandria, Jamaica
- Average rainfall days in August: 19.2 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (23.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15 days).
Average snowfall in August
Alexandria, Jamaica
- Average snowfall in August: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is September (1mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0mm).
Average snowfall days in August
Alexandria, Jamaica
- Average snowfall days in August: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is September (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, October, November and December (0 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Alexandria, Jamaica
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are August and September (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).
Average sunshine days in August
Alexandria, Jamaica
- Average sunshine days in August: 3.8 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (9.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (3.4 days).
Average UV index in August
Alexandria, Jamaica
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and March (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in August
Alexandria, Jamaica
- Average cloud cover in August: 24
The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 33).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 22).
Average visibility in August
Alexandria, Jamaica
- 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).
Alexandria, Jamaica
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