August weather forecast
Cotaxtla, Mexico

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Cotaxtla, Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 31.7°C (89.1°F) and 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Temperature

In August, Cotaxtla experiences a barely noticeable shift in meteorological conditions, with average high-temperatures moving from 32.2°C (90°F) in July to a still tropical 31.7°C (89.1°F). Throughout August, Cotaxtla experiences a low-temperature average of 21.7°C (71.1°F).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is evaluated at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. Depending on the activity and the individual's heat perception, which may vary due to factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variations, this effect remains subjective. Direct sun rays can make one feel hotter, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Heat-related disorders may develop if heat gain in the body overshadows its cooling capacity, leading to elevated temperatures.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Cotaxtla is 78%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Cotaxtla, Mexico, is August, when the rain falls for 24.6 days and typically aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Cotaxtla, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 45min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 6:40 pm CST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Cotaxtla are March through August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 in August translates into these instructions:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. 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. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.