August weather forecastDzibilchaltún, Mexico

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another torrid month in Dzibilchaltún, Mexico, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.7°C (74.7°F) and 35°C (95°F).

Temperature

The introduction of August notes a subtle temperature variation to a still torrid 35°C (95°F) from July's very hot 35°C (95°F). In Dzibilchaltún, August nights cool down to an average of 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is evaluated at a burning hot 53°C (127.4°F). Caution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Sustained activity could lead to heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. The heat index has the potential to rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sunshine exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. 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. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 74%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 17.7 days. Throughout August, 64mm (2.52") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dzibilchaltún, there are 167.3 rainfall days, and 536mm (21.1") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Dzibilchaltún, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 50min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Dzibilchaltún, Mexico, is 10.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Dzibilchaltún, Mexico, are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during August translates into the following directions:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.