August weather forecast
Bonga Mayor, Philippines

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Bonga Mayor, Philippines, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.1°C (86.2°F) and 24°C (75.2°F).

Temperature

August welcomes an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.1°C (86.2°F), not much different from the preceding month. During August, Bonga Mayor experiences an average low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index in August is evaluated at a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 85%.

Rainfall

In Bonga Mayor, in August, it is raining for 27.7 days, with typically 174mm (6.85") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 226.4 rainfall days, and 1001mm (39.41") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Bonga Mayor, Philippines, is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 6:26 pm. On the last day of August, in Bonga Mayor, Philippines, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 6:09 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Bonga Mayor is 7.6h.

UV index

February through June, August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Bonga Mayor. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in August leads to these guidelines:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. 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. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses.