August weather forecastAmatlán de Cañas, Mexico

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Amatlán de Cañas, Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.6°C (85.3°F) and min 17.3°C (63.1°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature in August, at a still warm 29.6°C (85.3°F), reveals a modest deviation from July's 29.5°C (85.1°F). Amatlán de Cañas, after hot August days, encounters a marked drop to an average nighttime temperature of 17.3°C (63.1°F).

Heat index

In August, the heat index is calculated to be a fiery hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement more preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke might result from extended activity.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index 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 individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months in Amatlán de Cañas.

Rainfall

In Amatlán de Cañas, in August, it is raining for 30.1 days, with typically 210mm (8.27") of accumulated precipitation. In Amatlán de Cañas, during the entire year, the rain falls for 150.3 days and collects up to 849mm (33.43") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 6:13 pm MST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Amatlán de Cañas are January, February, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 5 during August morphs into the following directions:
Take care. Persons with lighter skin might suffer burns in less than 30 minutes. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.