August weather forecastIton, Philippines

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another hot month in Iton, Philippines, with an average temperature ranging between max 30.9°C (87.6°F) and min 23.8°C (74.8°F).

Temperature

As Iton welcomes August, the average high-temperature records at a still tropical 30.9°C (87.6°F), marking an insignificant deviation from the prior month. An average low-temperature of 23.8°C (74.8°F) is noted in Iton during the month of August.

Heat index

August's heat index is appraised at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Heightened precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential risks. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 84%, are the most humid months in Iton.

Rainfall

In Iton, in August, it is raining for 27.3 days, with typically 224mm (8.82") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Iton, there are 217 rainfall days, and 1264mm (49.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Iton, Philippines, is 12h and 39min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 6:29 pm. On the last day of August, in Iton, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 6:11 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Iton, the average sunshine in August is 9.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in August transforms into this advice:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.