August weather forecastRetortillo, Spain

August

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a moderately hot month in Retortillo, Spain, with an average temperature varying between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 15.4°C (59.7°F).

Temperature

Peak temperatures are observed in July and August, averaging a high-temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is appraised at a hot 30°C (86°F). If activity and exposure persist, they could induce fatigue, leading to possible heat cramps.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. 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 extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.

Humidity

August is the least humid month, with an average relative humidity of 41%.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are August and September Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of rain.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall in Retortillo.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 21:41. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 20:59 CEST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.2h.

UV index

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August leads to these instructions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.

Frequently asked questions

In Retortillo, Spain, July and August are characterised by the peak of temperatures, recording an average high of 29.8°C (85.6°F).

In Retortillo, 29.8°C (85.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 15.4°C (59.7°F) is the average low-temperature during August. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is appraised at 30°C (86°F).

With an average relative humidity of 41%, August is the least humid month in Retortillo.

The average relative humidity in August is 41%.

The months with the least rainfall are August and September Rain falls for 2.3 days and accumulates 5mm (0.2") of rain.

In August, the rain falls for 2.3 days. Throughout August, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

May through October are months without snowfall.

In Retortillo, the average day length in August is 13h and 46min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 07:22 and sunset at 21:41. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 20:59 CEST.

The average sunshine duration in August in Retortillo is 10.2h.

June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Retortillo.

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

  • Average high temperature in August: 29.8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 15.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (15.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.1°C).

Average pressure in August
Retortillo, Spain

  • Average pressure in August: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1023.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1015.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Retortillo, Spain

  • Average wind speed in August: 11.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (15.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (10.3km/h).

Average humidity in August
Retortillo, Spain

  • Average humidity in August: 41%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (41%).

Average rainfall in August
Retortillo, Spain

  • Average rainfall in August: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is April (27mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are August and September (5mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Retortillo, Spain

  • Average rainfall days in August: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is April (12 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (2.3 days).

Average snowfall in August
Retortillo, Spain

  • Average snowfall in August: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (23mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in August
Retortillo, Spain

  • Average snowfall days in August: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Retortillo, 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 18min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in August
Retortillo, Spain

  • Average sunshine days in August: 27.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (27.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (15 days).

Average UV index in August
Retortillo, Spain

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in August
Retortillo, Spain

  • Average cloud cover in August: 9

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 9).

Average visibility in August
Retortillo, Spain

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

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