August weather forecastPuerto Lucia, Spain

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Puerto Lucia, Spain, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.4°C (93.9°F) and min 17.2°C (63°F).

Temperature

Puerto Lucia's August weather, marked by an average high temperature of 34.4°C (93.9°F) and an average low temperature of 17.2°C (63°F), is the warmest in the year.

Heat index

The heat index for August is estimated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke 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', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. Higher relative humidity impedes evaporation, thus reducing heat dispersion from the body, culminating in a sensation of overheating. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.

Humidity

The least humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 42%.

Rainfall

In Puerto Lucia, Spain, in August, it is raining for 1.7 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation. In Puerto Lucia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 90.2 days and collects up to 297mm (11.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Puerto Lucia, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:30 and sunset at 21:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:56 and sunset at 20:58 CEST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Puerto Lucia are July and August, with an average maximum UV index of 7. 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: The maximum UV index of 7 during August translates into these guidelines:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest, limit direct exposure to the Sun and note that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.