August weather forecast
Cuesta de Piedra, Panama

August, the last month of the summer in Cuesta de Piedra, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23°C (73.4°F) and an average high of 29.4°C (84.9°F).

Temperature

Cuesta de Piedra experiences an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F) in August, subtly different from July's 29.7°C (85.5°F). Throughout August, Cuesta de Piedra registers a consistent average low-temperature of 23°C (73.4°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is estimated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). More protective measures are required - heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Heatstroke may follow lengthy activity.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. When you're directly under the sun's rays, remember that the heat index may surge by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Cuesta de Piedra, Panama, is 82%.

Rainfall

In Cuesta de Piedra, during August, the rain falls for 20.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 206mm (8.11") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Cuesta de Piedra, Panama, there are 217.9 rainfall days, and 1377mm (54.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of August, in Cuesta de Piedra, Panama, sunrise is at 06:22 and sunset at 18:39 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Cuesta de Piedra, Panama, is 8.1h.

UV index

August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Cuesta de Piedra, Panama. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Fend off overexposure. Sun protection is vital. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.