August weather forecastHopelchén, Mexico

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Hopelchén, Mexico, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.6°C (76.3°F) and max 32.9°C (91.2°F).

Temperature

Stepping into August, Hopelchén records an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.9°C (91.2°F), almost consistent with July. In the month of August, Hopelchén witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 24.6°C (76.3°F).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 45°C (113°F). Stay alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke is a likely outcome of ongoing activity.
The heat index's values are generally associated with conditions in shade and light breezes. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In Hopelchén, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

In Hopelchén, in August, it is raining for 18.3 days, with typically 68mm (2.68") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 149.4 rainfall days, and 548mm (21.57") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Hopelchén, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 47min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 6:35 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 6:15 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Hopelchén, the average sunshine in August is 11.3h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Hopelchén are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in August translates into these instructions:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.