August weather forecast
Santa Rita, Nicaragua

August, the last month of the summer in Santa Rita, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.7°C (87.3°F) and 23.1°C (73.6°F).

Temperature

The onset of August brings with it an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), showing a negligible variation from the month before. The average nighttime temperature lowers to a moderately hot 23.1°C (73.6°F) throughout August.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is evaluated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular significance for children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. 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 heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Santa Rita is 79%.

Rainfall

In August, in Santa Rita, the rain falls for 23.4 days. Throughout August, 190mm (7.48") of precipitation is accumulated. In Santa Rita, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184 days and collects up to 1415mm (55.71") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Santa Rita, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of August, in Santa Rita, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 17:56 CST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Santa Rita is 9.7h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Santa Rita. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.