August weather forecast
May Hill, Jamaica

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

Temperature

August is the warmest month of the year, registering average temperatures as high as 30°C (86°F) and as low as 21.9°C (71.4°F).

Heat index

During August, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity to determine the human-perceived temperature equivalent. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In May Hill, during August, the rain falls for 25.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 145mm (5.71") of precipitation. In May Hill, Jamaica, during the entire year, the rain falls for 297.9 days and collects up to 1472mm (57.95") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in May Hill, Jamaica, is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of August in May Hill, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 18:24 EST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in May Hill 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 the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.