August weather forecastPeñalba, Spain

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Peñalba, Spain, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.1°C (89.8°F) and 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Temperature

As Peñalba, Spain, welcomes August, the average high-temperature stabilizes at a still hot 32.1°C (89.8°F), showing little deviation from July's 32.3°C (90.1°F). Nightfall in August introduces a considerable dip in temperature, settling at an average of 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is estimated at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). More safety actions are required, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Long-term activity may precipitate heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can shape one's weather perception. With the sun shining directly, it's crucial to understand that it can increase the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful 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.
One of the main methods the human body employs to cool down is by perspiring, as this process allows sweat to evaporate and remove excess heat. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 55%.

Rainfall

In August, in Peñalba, Spain, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout August, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 102.8 rainfall days, and 337mm (13.27") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall in Peñalba.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Peñalba is 13h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 21:17. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 20:34 CEST.

Sunshine

In Peñalba, Spain, the average sunshine in August is 10.4h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Peñalba is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Try to minimize direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation. Also note that objects like parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in August, in Peñalba, records 32.1°C (89.8°F), while the low-temperature is 19.8°C (67.6°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is estimated at 36°C (96.8°F).

In Peñalba, the average relative humidity in August is 55%.

In August, in Peñalba, Spain, the rain falls for 10.6 days. Throughout August, 30mm (1.18") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Peñalba, snow does not fall in March through December.

In Peñalba, the average day length in August is 13h and 48min.

On the first day of August in Peñalba, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 21:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 20:34 CEST.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Peñalba is 10.4h.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Peñalba is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Peñalba, Spain

  • Average high temperature in August: 32.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 19.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.3°C).

Average pressure in August
Peñalba, Spain

  • Average pressure in August: 1016.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1021.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1014.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Peñalba, Spain

  • Average wind speed in August: 9.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (11.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are October and December (8.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Peñalba, Spain

  • Average humidity in August: 55%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (52%).

Average rainfall in August
Peñalba, Spain

  • Average rainfall in August: 30mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (44mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (13mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Peñalba, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in August: 10.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (12.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (4.5 days).

Average snowfall in August
Peñalba, Spain

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Peñalba, Spain

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January and February (0.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Peñalba, Spain

  • Average daylight in August: 13h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in August
Peñalba, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in August: 16.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (25.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Peñalba, Spain

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in August
Peñalba, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in August: 13

The month with the most cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 30).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 12).

Average visibility in August
Peñalba, Spain

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (9km).