August weather forecast
Cañas, Panama

August, the last month of the summer in Cañas, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.4°C (72.3°F) and an average high of 29.6°C (85.3°F).

Temperature

Cañas experiences an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.6°C (85.3°F) in August, marking an insignificant shift from 29.5°C (85.1°F) in July. August nights in Cañas cool down to an average low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

August's heat index is computed to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, children are more at risk than adults because they sweat less. Furthermore, the large skin surface compared to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their actions contribute to this vulnerability.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are July through October, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 30.3 days and typically aggregates up to 309mm (12.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Cañas is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of August in Cañas, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 7.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Cañas are July, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.