August weather forecastTigbauan, Philippines

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Tigbauan, Philippines, with temperature in the range of an average high of 29.2°C (84.6°F) and an average low of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

The advent of August brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), almost the same as the preceding month. The August average low temperature in Tigbauan, marginally lower than the daytime high, records at a still moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is computed to be a torrid 35°C (95°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
The standards for the heat index are set for locations in shade and under light breezes. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
Humans rely on perspiration as a cooling mechanism, wherein the evaporating sweat counteracts excessive warmth. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are January, August, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

In Tigbauan, during August, the rain falls for 27.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 175mm (6.89") of precipitation. In Tigbauan, Philippines, during the entire year, the rain falls for 221.7 days and collects up to 1150mm (45.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Tigbauan is 12h and 28min.
On the first day of August in Tigbauan, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 6:14 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 6:00 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Tigbauan, the average sunshine in August is 9.9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Use measures and accept sun safety conventions. Guarding against skin and eye trauma is of high priority. Be aware that the sun's UV radiation is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and try to reduce direct sun exposure during this period as much as possible. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.