August weather forecastEsteros, Philippines

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Esteros, is a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

Esteros notes an average high-temperature of a tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F) in August, hardly diverging from July. Throughout the month of August, Esteros reports a steady low-temperature average of 23.3°C (73.9°F).

Heat index

During August, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young individuals are generally in more danger than adults due to their lower capacity to sweat. Moreover, their large skin surface in relation to their small bodies and the increased heat generation from their activities makes them more vulnerable.
The human body cools itself through perspiration, as excessive warmth is removed from the body through sweat evaporation. A surge in relative humidity can disrupt the body's normal cooling function by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Esteros is 78%.

Rainfall

In August, in Esteros, the rain falls for 27.7 days. Throughout August, 139mm (5.47") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 309.2 rainfall days, and 1526mm (60.08") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:36 am and sunset at 6:02 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:35 am and sunset at 5:51 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Esteros is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during August morphs into the following directions:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. 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.