August weather forecast
White House, Jamaica

August sees a substantial increase in rainfall--jumping to 253mm (9.96")-- announcing a shift in the weather. Prolonged daylight hours illuminate the city, lending more time for activities despite the precipitation. It is a time of warm breezes and blue oceans, tourists and locals alike basking in the mellowed sun. As the month flips over to September, the steady pattern of rainfall continues.

Temperature

Peak temperatures are observed in July through September, averaging a high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F).

Rainfall

In White House, during August, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 253mm (9.96") of precipitation. In White House, during the entire year, the rain falls for 128 days and collects up to 2192mm (86.3") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

June through November, with an average sea temperature of 29°C (84.2°F), are months with the warmest seawater in White House.
Note: For any water activity, surface water temperatures between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F) are considered as excellent and extremely pleasant for lengthened periods.

Daylight

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

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine in White House are February through April, July and August, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

UV index

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 11, and more, symbolizes an extreme threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 12 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Implement every essential safety step. Individuals with fair skin might receive burns in less than 5 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays. Broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or above should be applied generously and reapplied every two hours and right after any outdoor activity or swim. Warning! Reflective surfaces like sand and water amplify the Sun's UV radiation.