August weather forecastBagang, Philippines

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Bagang, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.9°C (85.8°F) and 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Temperature

Bagang ushers in August with an average high-temperature of a warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month. Throughout August, Bagang witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 24.4°C (75.9°F).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is calculated to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely significant 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.
The innate cooling system of the human body revolves around perspiration, with the evaporation of sweat being central to this process. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Bagang are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 85%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 27.3 days and accumulates 155mm (6.1") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Bagang, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of August in Bagang, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 6:10 pm PST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Bagang is 7.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Bagang are February through June, August through November, 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 radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in August leads to these guidelines:
Persist with precautions and heed sun safety advice. Prevention of sunburn is compulsory. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.