August weather forecast
Veracruz, Nicaragua

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Veracruz, Nicaragua, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.2°C (88.2°F) and min 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

In August, Veracruz notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F), hardly different from the preceding month. In Veracruz, an average nighttime temperature of 23.5°C (74.3°F) is expected during August.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is computed to be a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance 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.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Veracruz is 80%.

Rainfall

In Veracruz, in August, it is raining for 24.3 days, with typically 192mm (7.56") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Veracruz, there are 203.8 rainfall days, and 1319mm (51.93") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 31min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:31 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 17:55 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Veracruz is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck.