August weather forecastBorba, Portugal

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Borba, is another hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 33.7°C (92.7°F) and 16.9°C (62.4°F).

Temperature

August is the month when Borba, Portugal, sees the highest average temperatures, with a high of 33.7°C (92.7°F) and a low of 16.9°C (62.4°F).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is estimated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Children often miss understanding the importance of rest and rehydration. Thirst usually appears late during dehydration - therefore, maintaining hydration, particularly during long physical activities, is essential.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 49%, August is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Borba, in August, during 2 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Borba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 95.6 days and collects up to 308mm (12.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Borba is 13h and 38min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:31 and sunset at 20:40. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 20:01 WEST.

Sunshine

July and August, with an average of 11.4h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 7, August is the month with the highest UV index in Borba. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: During August, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Inhibit overexposure. Warding off sun damage is of utmost importance. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.