August weather forecast
Tacloban City, Philippines

August in Tacloban City brings a slight change, with increased temperatures and lowered humidity levels. The abundance of sunlight balances the rainfall, contributing to a pleasant climate overall. The acquiescent wind speed, combined with improved visibility, create ideal conditions for tourists and locals alike. Despite being in the middle of a rainy season, the sufficient sunshine hours makes up for the rainy spells.

Temperature

Tacloban City, Philippines, greets August with an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month. In the month of August, Tacloban City's average low-temperature falls to a moderately hot 23.9°C (75°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is evaluated at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Given the heat index, its values are aligned with shaded sites and gentle winds. The heat index could see an increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Under direct sun rays, the felt temperature might be heightened, with the heat index increasing by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly important for children. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
The natural method the human body uses to remove excess heat is by perspiring and letting sweat evaporate. Augmented relative humidity impedes typical body cooling mechanisms by lowering the evaporation rate, resulting in decreased body cooling and an amplified perception of heat. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The least humid month in Tacloban City is August, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Tacloban City, Philippines, during August, the rain falls for 17.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of precipitation. In Tacloban City, during the entire year, the rain falls for 241.3 days and collects up to 855mm (33.66") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Tacloban City is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 6:04 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 5:50 pm PST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Tacloban City. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.