August weather forecastSetegantí, Panama

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Setegantí, Panama, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.3°C (77.5°F) and an average high of 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

Transitioning from July to August, Setegantí observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.2°C (84.6°F), differing subtly from the previous month. Setegantí's nighttime temperature in August shows a minor descent, with a steady average of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

In August, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. A person's impression of weather can be swayed by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young ones often ignore the need to take a break and drink fluids. Thirst is a late-stage symptom of dehydration - hence, maintaining hydration, particularly during extended physical activities, is crucial.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are April through September, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 29.7 days. Throughout August, 201mm (7.91") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 343.1 rainfall days, and 1859mm (73.19") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:20 EST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

April through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. 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 7 during August morphs into the following directions:
Escape overexposure. People with light skin may incur burns in fewer than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Frequently asked questions

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and a low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 36°C (96.8°F).

April through September, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are most humid months.

In August, the average relative humidity is 84%.

In August, the rain falls for 29.7 days. Throughout August, 201mm (7.91") of precipitation is accumulated.

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

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:04 and sunset at 18:20 EST.

In Setegantí, the average sunshine duration in August is 8.2h.

The months with the highest UV index are April through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Setegantí, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average wind speed
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Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Setegantí, Panama

  • Average high temperature in August: 29.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (29.4°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are February and March (27.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 25.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is October (24.7°C).

Average pressure in August
Setegantí, Panama

  • Average pressure in August: 1010mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is March (1010.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Setegantí, Panama

  • Average wind speed in August: 7.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (17km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Setegantí, Panama

  • Average humidity in August: 84%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February, March and October (83%).

Average rainfall in August
Setegantí, Panama

  • Average rainfall in August: 201mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is May (223mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (56mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Setegantí, Panama

  • Average rainfall days in August: 29.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (30.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (24.1 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Setegantí, 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: 8h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Setegantí, Panama

  • Average sunshine days in August: 0.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (1.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0 days).

Average UV index in August
Setegantí, Panama

  • Average UV index in August: 7

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

Average cloud cover in August
Setegantí, Panama

  • Average cloud cover in August: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 61).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in August
Setegantí, Panama

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, June and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, July, August, September, October and November (9km).