August weather forecast
Guacá Arriba, Panama

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Guacá Arriba, Panama, with an average temperature ranging between max 29.4°C (84.9°F) and min 23°C (73.4°F).

Temperature

As Guacá Arriba, Panama, welcomes August, the average high-temperature is noted at a still moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), closely aligning with the preceding month. Throughout August, Guacá Arriba witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of 23°C (73.4°F).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is evaluated at a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 82%.

Rainfall

In Guacá Arriba, in August, it is raining for 20.2 days, with typically 206mm (8.11") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 217.9 rainfall days, and 1377mm (54.21") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Guacá Arriba, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:38 EST.

Sunshine

In Guacá Arriba, the average sunshine in August is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.