August weather forecastNuevo Ixcatlán, Mexico

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Nuevo Ixcatlán, Mexico, with an average temperature varying between 22.4°C (72.3°F) and 31.7°C (89.1°F).

Temperature

Nuevo Ixcatlán starts August with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.7°C (89.1°F), a minor shift from July's 32.1°C (89.8°F). August nights are marked by an average temperature drop to a pleasant 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index in August is estimated at a burning hot 45°C (113°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. An individual's perception of weather can be swayed by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and their level of physical exertion. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

In Nuevo Ixcatlán, Mexico, the average relative humidity in August is 83%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 25.5 days and typically aggregates up to 184mm (7.24") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 42min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 6:55 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:07 am and sunset at 6:36 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Nuevo Ixcatlán, the average sunshine in August is 8.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Nuevo Ixcatlán, Mexico, is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.