August weather forecastCerro Banco, Panama

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Cerro Banco, Panama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 28.9°C (84°F) and 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Temperature

With the onset of August, a modest change to a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F) from July's 29.2°C (84.6°F) is noted in high-temperature. During the month of August, the temperature falls to an average of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

During August, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Exposure to direct sunshine can increase heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', evaluates the perceived heat by adding the effect of moisture in the air. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Should you be directly under the sun, anticipate a possible increase in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Children frequently underestimate the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late sign of dehydration - thus, it is vital to stay hydrated, particularly during lengthy physical exercises.
The body's inherent cooling system operates through perspiration, wherein evaporating sweat offsets excessive heat. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 29.8 days. Throughout August, 277mm (10.91") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 265.2 rainfall days, and 1776mm (69.92") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:36 EST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in August leads to these recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Cerro Banco during August is 28.9°C (84°F) and the low-temperature is 23.3°C (73.9°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 35°C (95°F).

In August, the average relative humidity is 82%.

In Cerro Banco, in August, during 29.8 rainfall days, 277mm (10.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Cerro Banco, Panama, the average day length in August is 12h and 23min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:36 EST.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 8h.

The months with the lowest UV index are May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In Cerro Banco, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Cerro Banco, Panama

  • Average high temperature in August: 28.9°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (31.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (27.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 23.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (23.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (22°C).

Average pressure in August
Cerro Banco, Panama

  • Average pressure in August: 1011mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Cerro Banco, Panama

  • Average wind speed in August: 6.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Cerro Banco, Panama

  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is October (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (63%).

Average rainfall in August
Cerro Banco, Panama

  • Average rainfall in August: 277mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (303mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (12mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Cerro Banco, Panama

  • Average rainfall days in August: 29.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (30.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.1 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Cerro Banco, Panama

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Cerro Banco, Panama

  • Average sunshine days in August: 0.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (18.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (0.2 days).

Average UV index in August
Cerro Banco, Panama

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, June, July and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, August, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Cerro Banco, Panama

  • Average cloud cover in August: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 13).

Average visibility in August
Cerro Banco, Panama

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (9km).