August weather forecastChiriqui, Panama

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Chiriqui, Panama, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and an average high of 28.9°C (84°F).

Temperature

Chiriqui in August witnesses an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F), indicating a slight variation from July's 29.2°C (84.6°F). In August, Chiriqui's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F) during the night.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is evaluated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Chiriqui is 82%.

Rainfall

In Chiriqui, in August, during 29.8 rainfall days, 277mm (10.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 265.2 rainfall days, and 1776mm (69.92") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:49. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:37 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Chiriqui are May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 6 transforms into the following instructions:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.