August weather forecast
Culiacán Rosales, Mexico

August, the last month of the summer in Culiacán Rosales, is also a hot month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.8°C (94.6°F) and min 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Temperature

Culiacán Rosales experiences a subtle adjustment in high-temperatures to a hot 34.8°C (94.6°F) with the onset of August, maintaining near parity with July's 35.5°C (95.9°F). In Culiacán Rosales, the average nighttime temperature during August is a warm 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is evaluated at a burning hot 53°C (127.4°F). Precaution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are possible. Heatstroke is a serious risk with continued exertion.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Children frequently underestimate the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is vital to stay hydrated, particularly during lengthy physical exercises.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 75%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 14.8 days and accumulates 209mm (8.23") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 6:53 pm. On the last day of August, in Culiacán Rosales, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 6:28 pm MST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Culiacán Rosales is 6.4h.

UV index

May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Culiacán Rosales. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an ultimate health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 12 suggests this advice:
Adopt all important safety measures, unprotected skin may burn rapidly. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days. Directly after swimming or an outdoor workout, generously apply and reapply a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen.