August weather forecastTatalon, Philippines

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Tatalon, Philippines, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and an average high of 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

August's beginning signals an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.3°C (86.5°F), barely different from July's 30.7°C (87.3°F). An average low-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) characterizes Tatalon's August nights.

Heat index

For August, the heat index is calculated to be a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. 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 'feels like', is a single figure representing how weather conditions feel when combining temperature and humidity. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. 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 vital to babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. When air moisture content is high, the cooling process through evaporation is not as efficient, leading to an ineffective body cooling process and a feeling of overheating. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 81%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In August, in Tatalon, the rain falls for 19.8 days. Throughout August, 125mm (4.92") of precipitation is accumulated. In Tatalon, during the entire year, the rain falls for 185.8 days and collects up to 836mm (32.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Tatalon is 12h and 36min.
On the first day of August in Tatalon, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 6:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 6:08 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Tatalon, the average sunshine in August is 8.4h.

UV index

February through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.