August weather forecastAlfonso Castañeda, Philippines

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Alfonso Castañeda, Philippines, with an average temperature fluctuating between 22.8°C (73°F) and 29.1°C (84.4°F).

Temperature

The onset of August marks an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.1°C (84.4°F), hardly differing from July's 29.3°C (84.7°F). Alfonso Castañeda records an average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) throughout the month of August.

Heat index

The heat index in August is estimated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Ensure extra safety steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Long activity might lead to heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. If exposed to direct sunlight, the heat index could climb by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

Rainfall

In Alfonso Castañeda, in August, during 27.9 rainfall days, 221mm (8.7") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Alfonso Castañeda, during the entire year, the rain falls for 262.6 days and collects up to 1411mm (55.55") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Alfonso Castañeda, Philippines, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. On the last day of August, in Alfonso Castañeda, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 6:08 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 8.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through June, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a daily UV index of 7 turns into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in August, in Alfonso Castañeda, is 29.1°C (84.4°F), while the average low-temperature is 22.8°C (73°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 36°C (96.8°F).

The months with the highest humidity in Alfonso Castañeda are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 86%.

In August, the average relative humidity is 86%.

In August, the rain falls for 27.9 days. Throughout August, 221mm (8.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

In August, the average day length is 12h and 39min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. On the last day of the month, in Alfonso Castañeda, sunrise is at 5:41 am and sunset at 6:08 pm PST.

The average sunshine duration in August is 8.9h.

March through June, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Alfonso Castañeda, Philippines

  • Average high temperature in August: 29.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (27.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 22.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (23.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (19.9°C).

Average pressure in August
Alfonso Castañeda, Philippines

  • Average pressure in August: 1007.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1014.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is August (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Alfonso Castañeda, Philippines

  • Average wind speed in August: 6.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (5.7km/h).

Average humidity in August
Alfonso Castañeda, Philippines

  • Average humidity in August: 86%

The months with the highest relative humidity are August and September (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (75%).

Average rainfall in August
Alfonso Castañeda, Philippines

  • Average rainfall in August: 221mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (249mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (26mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Alfonso Castañeda, Philippines

  • Average rainfall days in August: 27.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (29.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (16.3 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Alfonso Castañeda, Philippines

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Alfonso Castañeda, Philippines

  • Average sunshine days in August: 2.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (7.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Alfonso Castañeda, Philippines

  • Average UV index in August: 7

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

Average cloud cover in August
Alfonso Castañeda, Philippines

  • Average cloud cover in August: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 27).

Average visibility in August
Alfonso Castañeda, Philippines

  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (8km).