August weather forecastLa Pena, Panama

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in La Pena, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.4°C (72.3°F) and max 29.6°C (85.3°F).

Temperature

La Pena starts August with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), a minor shift from July's 29.5°C (85.1°F). In La Pena, August is marked by an average low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is appraised at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', embodies the combination of air temperature and moisture content to illustrate perceived heat. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children often fail to understand the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - hence, it is crucial to stay hydrated, especially during ongoing physical activities.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

July through October, with an average relative humidity of 88%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 30.3 days and typically aggregates up to 309mm (12.17") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in La Pena is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:32 EST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 7.3h.

UV index

July, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in La Pena. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.6°C (85.3°F) and a low-temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is appraised at 39°C (102.2°F).

The months with the highest humidity are July through October, with an average relative humidity of 88%.

In August, the average relative humidity is 88%.

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 30.3 days and accumulates 309mm (12.17") of precipitation.

In La Pena, in August, it is raining for 30.3 days, with typically 309mm (12.17") of accumulated precipitation.

In La Pena, the average day length in August is 12h and 23min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:32 EST.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 7.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index are July, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average visibility

Average temperature in August
La Pena, Panama

  • Average high temperature in August: 29.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (34.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is October (29.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 22.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is April (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.2°C).

Average pressure in August
La Pena, Panama

  • Average pressure in August: 1010.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1010.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
La Pena, Panama

  • Average wind speed in August: 4.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8.6km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (4.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
La Pena, Panama

  • Average humidity in August: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August, September and October (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (65%).

Average rainfall in August
La Pena, Panama

  • Average rainfall in August: 309mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (309mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (11mm).

Average rainfall days in August
La Pena, Panama

  • Average rainfall days in August: 30.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (31 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (5.3 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
La Pena, Panama

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
La Pena, Panama

  • Average sunshine days in August: 0.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (21.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (0.1 days).

Average UV index in August
La Pena, Panama

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are July, August, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
La Pena, Panama

  • Average cloud cover in August: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 18).

Average visibility in August
La Pena, Panama

  • Average visibility in August: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are February and March (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August, September, October and November (6km).