August weather forecast
Fort Kobbe, Panama

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Fort Kobbe, Panama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29°C (84.2°F) and an average low of 24.5°C (76.1°F).

Temperature

At the onset of August, Fort Kobbe records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F), showing little deviation from the preceding month. Consistently, Fort Kobbe reports average nighttime temperatures of 24.5°C (76.1°F) during August, a marginal step down from its daytime highs.

Heat index

August's average heat index is evaluated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. This effect tends to be personal, with the weather perception differing among individuals due to variations in body mass, height, and exertion. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Children often fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst, being a late symptom of dehydration, underlines the importance of maintaining hydration, especially during ongoing physical activities.
When faced with excessive heat, the human body begins to perspire, utilizing the cooling benefits of sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

In Fort Kobbe, the average relative humidity in August is 86%.

Rainfall

In Fort Kobbe, in August, it is raining for 30 days, with typically 266mm (10.47") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Fort Kobbe, there are 294.6 rainfall days, and 1899mm (74.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Fort Kobbe, Panama, is 12h and 24min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:39. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:27 EST.

Sunshine

In Fort Kobbe, the average sunshine in August is 7.6h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Fort Kobbe. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Fort Kobbe. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
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. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.