August weather forecastMasiit, Philippines

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Masiit, Philippines, with an average temperature varying between 29.4°C (84.9°F) and 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Temperature

Masiit observes a minor difference in average high-temperatures between July's 29.6°C (85.3°F) and August's 29.4°C (84.9°F). In the month of August, the nighttime temperature in Masiit dips to a steady average of 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is calculated to be a torrid 38°C (100.4°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Additional elements encompassing metabolic differences, the degree of physical activity, and attire can impact the individual's perception of temperature. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Excessive heat that's not properly managed leads to increased body temperatures and resultant health issues.

Humidity

In Masiit, the average relative humidity in August is 87%.

Rainfall

In Masiit, in August, it is raining for 25.7 days, with typically 192mm (7.56") of accumulated precipitation. In Masiit, during the entire year, the rain falls for 290.7 days and collects up to 1551mm (61.06") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Masiit, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 6:23 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 6:07 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Masiit, Philippines, the average sunshine in August is 8.5h.

UV index

February through May, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Masiit. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum UV index of 7 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.