August weather forecastMacasandig, Philippines

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Macasandig, Philippines, with an average temperature ranging between min 22.6°C (72.7°F) and max 29.7°C (85.5°F).

Temperature

August's onset sees an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), exhibiting a slight fluctuation from the previous month. Throughout August, the average low-temperature dips to an agreeable 22.6°C (72.7°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is evaluated at a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Implement additional preventive actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Heatstroke could follow prolonged activity.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Recognize that direct exposure to the sun can escalate the heat effect, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children often lack awareness of the importance of taking breaks and rehydrating. The feeling of thirst is a late indication of dehydration, so maintaining hydration, especially during long periods of physical activity, is critical.
Evaporating sweat, an outcome of perspiration, is key in assisting the human body to moderate its temperature. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are April, May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Macasandig, in August, it is raining for 26.9 days, with typically 102mm (4.02") of accumulated precipitation. In Macasandig, during the entire year, the rain falls for 305.6 days and collects up to 1146mm (45.12") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Macasandig, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 6:02 pm. On the last day of August, in Macasandig, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 5:50 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Macasandig is 9.3h.

UV index

March through May, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 7 in August, converts into the following recommendations:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades.