August weather forecastChunchucmil, Mexico

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Chunchucmil, Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25.4°C (77.7°F) and 31.4°C (88.5°F).

Temperature

August is the month when Chunchucmil experiences its warmest temperatures, averaging a high of 31.4°C (88.5°F) and a low of 25.4°C (77.7°F).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 41°C (105.8°F). Incorporate additional safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Long-term activity may induce heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. An exposure to direct sunlight may lift the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. The influence of weather is personal, with varied individuals experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical exertion levels. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 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.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Chunchucmil, during August, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation. In Chunchucmil, during the entire year, the rain falls for 154.1 days and collects up to 532mm (20.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 11.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Chunchucmil are March through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August leads to these instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.

Frequently asked questions

With average high temperatures of 31.4°C (88.5°F) and lows of 25.4°C (77.7°F), August is the warmest month.

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 31.4°C (88.5°F) and 25.4°C (77.7°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is calculated to be 41°C (105.8°F).

In Chunchucmil, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

In August, the rain falls for 20 days. Throughout August, 62mm (2.44") of precipitation is accumulated.

The average day length in August is 12h and 49min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 6:38 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 6:17 pm CST.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 11.6h.

March through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Chunchucmil, Mexico

  • Average high temperature in August: 31.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (25.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 25.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (25.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.7°C).

Average pressure in August
Chunchucmil, Mexico

  • Average pressure in August: 1012.9mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is September (1011.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Chunchucmil, Mexico

  • Average wind speed in August: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (20.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (15.9km/h).

Average humidity in August
Chunchucmil, Mexico

  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (71%).

Average rainfall in August
Chunchucmil, Mexico

  • Average rainfall in August: 62mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (103mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (8mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Chunchucmil, Mexico

  • Average rainfall days in August: 20 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (22.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.8 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Chunchucmil, Mexico

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 11h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 11h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Chunchucmil, Mexico

  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (4.7 days).

Average UV index in August
Chunchucmil, Mexico

  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Chunchucmil, Mexico

  • Average cloud cover in August: 21

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and July (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in August
Chunchucmil, Mexico

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).