August weather forecastFuente de Cantos, Spain

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Fuente de Cantos, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 34.4°C (93.9°F) and 17.2°C (63°F).

Temperature

In Fuente de Cantos, the month of August registers the highest temperatures, averaging 34.4°C (93.9°F) at the peak and 17.2°C (63°F) at the lowest.

Heat index

August's heat index is appraised at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are highly important for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Elevated heat gain compared to the body's release capability poses risks of dehydration and potential overheating.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 42%, August is the least humid month in Fuente de Cantos.

Rainfall

In August, in Fuente de Cantos, Spain, the rain falls for 1.7 days. Throughout August, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated. In Fuente de Cantos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.2 days and collects up to 297mm (11.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Fuente de Cantos, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 21:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 20:56 CEST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are July and August, with an average of 11.7h of sunshine.

UV index

July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Fuente de Cantos. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.