August weather forecastEl Descanso, Mexico

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in El Descanso, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 34.2°C (93.6°F).

Temperature

In El Descanso, August records the highest average temperatures, peaking at 34.2°C (93.6°F) and reaching a low of 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Take extra safety measures to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Heatstroke could follow lengthy activity.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 44%.

Rainfall

In El Descanso, in August, it is raining for 4.3 days, with typically 11mm (0.43") of accumulated precipitation. In El Descanso, Mexico, during the entire year, the rain falls for 31.6 days and collects up to 87mm (3.43") of precipitation.

Daylight

In El Descanso, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 17min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:12 pm PDT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in El Descanso is 12.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in El Descanso, Mexico, are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 8. A UV Index estimate of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 8 in August transforms into this advice:
Being unprotected puts skin and eyes at risk of rapid damage. Always be safe. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

In El Descanso, August is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 34.2°C (93.6°F) and a low of 29.8°C (85.6°F).

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 34.2°C (93.6°F) and 29.8°C (85.6°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is evaluated at 37°C (98.6°F).

In El Descanso, the average relative humidity in August is 44%.

In El Descanso, during August, the rain falls for 4.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 11mm (0.43") of precipitation.

In August, the average day length in El Descanso, Mexico, is 13h and 17min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:44 pm. On the last day of the month, in El Descanso, Mexico, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 7:12 pm PDT.

In El Descanso, Mexico, the average sunshine duration in August is 12.1h.

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 8, are months with the highest UV index in El Descanso.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in El Descanso, Mexico, is 8. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
El Descanso, Mexico

  • Average high temperature in August: 34.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (34.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 29.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (29.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.9°C).

Average pressure in August
El Descanso, Mexico

  • Average pressure in August: 1009.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1018.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
El Descanso, Mexico

  • Average wind speed in August: 11.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and September (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in August
El Descanso, Mexico

  • Average humidity in August: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (45%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (37%).

Average rainfall in August
El Descanso, Mexico

  • Average rainfall in August: 11mm

The wettest months (with the highest rainfall) are September and October (17mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are April, May, June and November (2mm).

Average rainfall days in August
El Descanso, Mexico

  • Average rainfall days in August: 4.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (6.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.9 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
El Descanso, Mexico

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 12h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 12h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
El Descanso, Mexico

  • Average sunshine days in August: 20.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (18.2 days).

Average UV index in August
El Descanso, Mexico

  • Average UV index in August: 8

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 8).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in August
El Descanso, Mexico

  • Average cloud cover in August: 6

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 15).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 4).

Average visibility in August
El Descanso, 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).