August weather forecastCanazas, Panama

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Canazas, 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

The advent of August sees the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), subtly shifted from July's 29.5°C (85.1°F). Canazas records an average nighttime low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F) throughout August.

Heat index

The heat index in August is estimated at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

July through October, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months in Canazas.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Canazas. Rain falls for 30.3 days and accumulates 309mm (12.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Canazas, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:45. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:33 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Canazas is 7.3h.

UV index

July, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Canazas. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 6 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.