August weather forecastPurio, Panama

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Purio, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.7°C (85.5°F) and an average low of 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Temperature

The advent of August sees the average high-temperature at a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), subtly shifted from July's 29.3°C (84.7°F). In Purio, the average nighttime temperature during August is a still moderately hot 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is appraised at a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Heat index values may surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the presence of direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', comes about by integrating the temperature readings with the humidity levels. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration. Excessive warmth is eliminated from the body by evaporation of sweat. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Purio is 85%.

Rainfall

In August, in Purio, Panama, the rain falls for 28.4 days. Throughout August, 196mm (7.72") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 261.2 rainfall days, and 1359mm (53.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Purio, Panama, is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:13 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:28 EST.

Sunshine

In Purio, Panama, the average sunshine in August is 7.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Conform to measures and uphold sun safety traditions. Warding off skin and eye harm is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.