August weather forecast
Hodges, Jamaica

August, the last month of the summer in Hodges, is a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 30°C (86°F) and min 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Temperature

August is Hodges's warmest month, registering average high temperatures of 30°C (86°F) and lows of 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is appraised at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Always consider that heat index estimations are for light winds and places in the shade. With exposure to direct sunshine, the heat index could climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant 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.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. When heat gain exceeds the level the body can remove, body temperature begins to rise, and heat-related illnesses and disorders may develop.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Hodges is 82%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 25.2 days. Throughout August, 145mm (5.71") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Hodges, there are 297.9 rainfall days, and 1472mm (57.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hodges, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:26 EST.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Hodges.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 6 during August translates into the following directions:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.