August weather forecastArroyo Culebra, Mexico

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Arroyo Culebra, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 21.3°C (70.3°F) and 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

Arroyo Culebra marks the arrival of August with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F), identical to July. The nighttime temperature in Arroyo Culebra, during August, averages of 21.3°C (70.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is estimated at a scorching 44°C (111.2°F). Keep guard: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued activity increases the risk of heatstroke.
Be advised, the heat index considers values for conditions in shade and with a light breeze. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Consider the sun's direct rays and their impact; they can potentially increase the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. 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.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Arroyo Culebra is 80%.

Rainfall

In Arroyo Culebra, in August, it is raining for 26.2 days, with typically 156mm (6.14") of accumulated precipitation. In Arroyo Culebra, during the entire year, the rain falls for 209 days and collects up to 998mm (39.29") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Arroyo Culebra, Mexico, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 6:59 pm. On the last day of August, in Arroyo Culebra, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 6:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Arroyo Culebra is 8.7h.

UV index

March through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.