August weather forecast
León, Nicaragua

August in León, Nicaragua, reverts to the prevalent wet season conditions. From July, both rainfall and humidity levels rise to 155mm (6.1") and 77% respectively. This substantial increase marks August as the second-wettest month of the year. On the upside, a decrease in wind speed from 10.4km/h (6.5mph) to 8.2km/h (5.1mph) provides a serene environment. Despite the rainfall, daylight hours remain consistent, ensuring plenty of bright intervals during the days.

Temperature

As July transitions into August, León records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F), consistent with the preceding month. In León, the nighttime temperature averages to a moderately hot 24.3°C (75.7°F) during August.

Heat index

For August, the heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Remain alert: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Extended effort can lead to heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. 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 'feels like' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In León, during August, the rain falls for 23.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 155mm (6.1") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 186.8 rainfall days, and 1067mm (42.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In León, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset at 18:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 17:58 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in León is 10.4h.

UV index

January, February, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in León. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.