August weather forecastBanse, Saint Lucia

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Banse, Saint Lucia, with an average temperature fluctuating between 27.3°C (81.1°F) and 28.9°C (84°F).

Temperature

Stepping into August, Banse records an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 28.9°C (84°F), almost consistent with July. Banse navigates through August with a barely noticeable decrease in temperature at night, stabilizing at a still warm 27.3°C (81.1°F).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is appraised at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Take more caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps may occur. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Facing direct sunlight may hike up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', 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. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.

Humidity

In Banse, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Banse, during August, the rain falls for 22.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation. In Banse, during the entire year, the rain falls for 232.4 days and collects up to 542mm (21.34") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Banse, Saint Lucia, is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:15 AST.

Sunshine

With an average of 10.4h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in August, in Banse, records 28.9°C (84°F), while the low-temperature is 27.3°C (81.1°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 34°C (93.2°F).

In August, the average relative humidity in Banse, Saint Lucia, is 76%.

In Banse, in August, it is raining for 22.4 days, with typically 72mm (2.83") of accumulated precipitation.

In August, the average day length in Banse, Saint Lucia, is 12h and 34min.

On the first day of August in Banse, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:31. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:15 AST.

August has the most sunshine of the year in Banse, Saint Lucia, with an average of 10.4h of sunshine.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 10.4h.

The months with the highest UV index in Banse, Saint Lucia, are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The months with the lowest UV index in Banse are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Banse is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

Jul

August

Sep

Average high temperature

28.6°C

28.9°C

29.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

25.7km/h

22.1km/h

18.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.6

5.2

7.1

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Banse, Saint Lucia

Average high temperature in August: 28.9°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are September and October (29.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (26.8°C).

Average low temperature in August: 27.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is September (27.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (25.3°C).

Average pressure in August
Banse, Saint Lucia

Average pressure in August: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1014.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1011.3mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Banse, Saint Lucia

Average wind speed in August: 21.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (26.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (18.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Banse, Saint Lucia

Average humidity in August: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (74%).

Average rainfall in August
Banse, Saint Lucia

Average rainfall in August: 72mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (73mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (18mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Banse, Saint Lucia

Average rainfall days in August: 22.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (15 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Banse, Saint Lucia

Average daylight in August: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

Average sunshine in August: 10h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in August
Banse, Saint Lucia

Average sunshine days in August: 5.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (9.1 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (3.6 days).

Average UV index in August
Banse, Saint Lucia

Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).

Average cloud cover in August
Banse, Saint Lucia

Average cloud cover in August: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 35).

Average visibility in August
Banse, Saint Lucia

Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).