August weather forecast
Ponte de Sor, Portugal

August, the last month of the summer in Ponte de Sor, is another tropical month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 15.7°C (60.3°F) and 32.7°C (90.9°F).

Temperature

Temperature records mark August as the warmest month, with highs averaging 32.7°C (90.9°F) and lows at 15.7°C (60.3°F).

Heat index

During August, the heat index is evaluated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
Heat index values are typically calculated for conditions of shade and a light breeze. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out 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. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

August is the least humid month in Ponte de Sor, with an average relative humidity of 55%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall in Ponte de Sor, Portugal, are July and August Rain falls for 1.6 days and accumulates 3mm (0.12") of rain.

Daylight

In Ponte de Sor, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 20:44. On the last day of August, in Ponte de Sor, sunrise is at 07:00 and sunset at 20:04 WEST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 11.4h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Ponte de Sor, Portugal, are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 6 in August leads to these recommendations:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.