August weather forecast
Anapaike, Suriname

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Anapaike, Suriname, with an average temperature fluctuating between 20.5°C (68.9°F) and 32.8°C (91°F).

Temperature

Transitioning from July to August, Anapaike observes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.8°C (91°F), differing subtly from the previous month. From the height of daytime heat, the temperature recedes to an average of 20.5°C (68.9°F) at night during August.

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are quite likely. Heatstroke becomes a risk with continued exertion.
It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are of high significance for children. 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.
The natural cooling mechanism in humans involves perspiration, where the evaporation of sweat balances out excessive warmth. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. Exceeding the body's heat disposal threshold results in a rise in body temperature and potential thermal disorders.

Humidity

In Anapaike, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Anapaike, in August, it is raining for 18.8 days, with typically 76mm (2.99") of accumulated precipitation. In Anapaike, during the entire year, the rain falls for 265.5 days and collects up to 1078mm (42.44") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Anapaike, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of August in Anapaike, sunrise is at 06:34 and sunset at 18:50. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:41 -03.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Anapaike is 8.6h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Anapaike, Suriname, are August through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.