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 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
August
Weather in August
Temperature
August, with an average high of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and a low of 26.8°C (80.2°F), signifies the warmest month of the year.Heat index
In August, the average heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the 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 Clark's Town is 77%.Rainfall
In Clark's Town, in August, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 84mm (3.31") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 177.2 rainfall days, and 687mm (27.05") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 44min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:24 EST.
Sunshine
July and August, with an average of 11.5h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Clark's Town.UV index
The months with the highest UV index are January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 7 in August translates into the following instructions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month?
Is it hot during August?
What is the average humidity in August in Clark's Town?
How many days does it rain in August?
What is the average length of the day in August?
What time are sunrise and sunset in August?
What is the month with the most sunshine in Clark's Town?
How many hours of sunshine does Clark's Town have in August?
What is the month with the highest UV index?
What is the UV index reading in August?
Average temperature in August
Clark's Town, Jamaica
- Average high temperature in August: 29.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.8°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 26.8°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (26.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (23.8°C).
Average pressure in August
Clark's Town, Jamaica
- Average pressure in August: 1013.3mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1011.4mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Clark's Town, Jamaica
- Average wind speed in August: 15.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (20km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (13km/h).
Average humidity in August
Clark's Town, Jamaica
- Average humidity in August: 77%
The month with the highest relative humidity is June (78%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (75%).
Average rainfall in August
Clark's Town, Jamaica
- Average rainfall in August: 84mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (90mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (19mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Clark's Town, Jamaica
- Average rainfall days in August: 18.3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (18.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.6 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Clark's Town, 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 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 11h and 3min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 11h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
Average sunshine days in August
Clark's Town, Jamaica
- Average sunshine days in August: 11.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.8 days).
Average UV index in August
Clark's Town, Jamaica
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is February (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in August
Clark's Town, Jamaica
- Average cloud cover in August: 22
The months with the most cloud cover are January, May and November (Cloud cover 28).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 21).
Average visibility in August
Clark's Town, 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).
