August weather forecast
Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portugal

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

Temperature

In Reguengos de Monsaraz, August is the warmest month, with temperatures averaging a high of 33.7°C (92.7°F) and a low of 16.9°C (62.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during August is evaluated at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Implement additional cautionary measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Prolonged activity might induce heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. One's perception of temperature is subjective, varying based on their activity and individual heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variations. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 2 days. Throughout August, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Reguengos de Monsaraz, there are 95.6 rainfall days, and 308mm (12.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Reguengos de Monsaraz is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 20:40. On the last day of August, in Reguengos de Monsaraz, Portugal, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 20:01 WEST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 7, August is the month with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: During August, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. 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. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.