August weather forecast
Escobal, Panama

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Escobal, Panama, with an average temperature fluctuating between 25°C (77°F) and 28.8°C (83.8°F).

Temperature

The transition into August notes an average high-temperature of a still warm 28.8°C (83.8°F), revealing a mild distinction from the 28.4°C (83.1°F) in July. Nighttime temperatures during August report a consistent average of 25°C (77°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is estimated at a sweltering 35°C (95°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. The effect of weather is individual, with a variety of people experiencing it differently due to distinctions in body mass, height, and level of activity. Do note, being directly under sun rays can amplify the heat you feel, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Escobal is 85%.

Rainfall

In Escobal, in August, it is raining for 26.3 days, with typically 132mm (5.2") of accumulated precipitation. In Escobal, during the entire year, the rain falls for 292.6 days and collects up to 1106mm (43.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Escobal, Panama, is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of August in Escobal, Panama, sunrise is at 06:10 and sunset at 18:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Escobal is 7.1h.

UV index

February through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Escobal. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.