August weather forecast
Guarumal, Panama

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

Temperature

The average high-temperature during August registers at a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F), closely corresponding to the preceding month. During August, the nighttime temperature averages of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index in August is calculated to be a very hot 35°C (95°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Guarumal, during August, the rain falls for 29.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 277mm (10.91") of precipitation. In Guarumal, Panama, during the entire year, the rain falls for 265.2 days and collects up to 1776mm (69.92") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Guarumal is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:22 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 Guarumal, the average sunshine in August is 8h.

UV index

May, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in August leads to these guidelines:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Seek shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer complete sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.