August weather forecastCaimito, Panama

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Caimito, Panama, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.7°C (85.5°F) and min 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Temperature

A minor adjustment in Caimito's average high-temperature is noted with the start of August, touching a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F) from July's 29.3°C (84.7°F). Throughout August, the nighttime temperature averages to a still warm 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is evaluated at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Caimito is 85%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 28.4 days. Throughout August, 196mm (7.72") of precipitation is accumulated. In Caimito, during the entire year, the rain falls for 261.2 days and collects up to 1359mm (53.5") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Caimito, Panama, is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 7.8h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Caimito. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 7 during August translates into the following guidance:
Deter overexposure. Protecting against the sun's effects is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days.