August weather forecastBucloc, Philippines

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Bucloc, Philippines, with an average temperature varying between 29.1°C (84.4°F) and 22.8°C (73°F).

Temperature

The advent of August observes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.1°C (84.4°F), nearly identical to July's 29.8°C (85.6°F). During August, Bucloc's temperature falls to a steady low-temperature average of 22.8°C (73°F).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is calculated to be a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by several aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. One's exposure to direct sunlight has the potential to intensify the heat sensation, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

August is the most humid month in Bucloc, with an average relative humidity of 84%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Bucloc. Rain falls for 28 days and accumulates 278mm (10.94") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 43min.
On the first day of August in Bucloc, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 6:30 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 6:11 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Bucloc, the average sunshine in August is 9h.

UV index

January, February, July, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Bucloc. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.