August weather forecastZamboanga, Philippines

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Zamboanga, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23.4°C (74.1°F) and an average high of 31.7°C (89.1°F).

Temperature

August's arrival registers an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.7°C (89.1°F), closely aligning with the temperature of the previous month. Zamboanga cools down to an average low-temperature of 23.4°C (74.1°F) throughout the month of August.

Rainfall

In Zamboanga, in August, it is raining for 14 days, with typically 114mm (4.49") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Zamboanga, there are 135 rainfall days, and 1067mm (42.01") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In August, the average sea temperature in Zamboanga, Philippines, is 28.7°C (83.7°F).
Note: For any water activity, the surface water temperatures in the range of 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) are deemed excellent and incredibly pleasant for longer durations.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of August in Zamboanga, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 6:10 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 5:59 pm PST.

Sunshine

In Zamboanga, the average sunshine in August is 6h.

UV index

January through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 12 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Practice all-important precautions. Light skin people may get burned in less than 5 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Always opt for UVA and UVB-resistant sunglasses on radiant days. Despite the overcast weather, sunscreen with SPF of at least 30 should be applied liberally and reapplied often, particularly after swimming or an outdoor workout. Stay cautious! Sand and water reflections increase UV radiation potency.