August weather forecast
Menchaca, Panama

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Menchaca, Panama, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.6°C (85.3°F) and an average low of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

The transition from July to August sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.6°C (85.3°F), indicating a minor variance from the prior month. Menchaca in August anticipates an average nighttime temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

In August, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
In terms of the heat index, values are set with light wind and shade conditions in mind. Direct sunlight can potentially boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

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

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 is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:43. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:15 and sunset at 18:31 EST.

Sunshine

In Menchaca, 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. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 6 turns into the following recommendations:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.