August weather forecastLiputan, Philippines

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Liputan, Philippines, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F) and an average low of 25.6°C (78.1°F).

Temperature

August's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), barely different from July's 30.5°C (86.9°F). Liputan registers a subtle dip to an average of 25.6°C (78.1°F) during the nights of August.

Heat index

August's heat index is evaluated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Ensure additional precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may be expected. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', shows a temperature sensation when both heat and moisture conditions are combined. 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. 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 extremely significant 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.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. Relative humidity in excess curtails evaporation, therefore reducing heat dissipation from the body, leading to feelings of excess heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In Liputan, Philippines, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

In August, in Liputan, Philippines, the rain falls for 27.5 days. Throughout August, 230mm (9.06") of precipitation is accumulated. In Liputan, Philippines, during the entire year, the rain falls for 194.6 days and collects up to 1074mm (42.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of August in Liputan, Philippines, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 6:09 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Liputan, the average sunshine in August is 8.3h.

UV index

February through June, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Liputan, Philippines. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 7 translates into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.