August weather forecast
Black Point, The Bahamas

August

Weather in August

August peaks with the highest amount of rainfall at 88mm (3.46") in the Bahamian city of Black Point. Also marked with a rise in temperature, wind speed sees a slight uptick to 19.8km/h (12.3mph). The weather ensures that the landscape stays lush and vibrant. Drizzles contribute to cooling down the temperature and providing ample excuses for impromptu rain dances. Despite the showers, the sunshine hours maintain, illuminating the Bahamian life with a natural glow.

Temperature

August, noted for its average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F), is considered the warmest month.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is evaluated at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Undertake additional safety actions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Persistent activity may induce heatstroke.
Records show heat index calculations are tailored for shaded regions and mild winds. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Keep aware, the sun, when shining directly, can intensify the heat experience, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young ones generally face higher dangers than adults since they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface area compared totheir small bodies and increased heat production from their activities, the risks are heightened.

Humidity

In Black Point, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 20.6 days and typically aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 57min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 19:24 EDT.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are April, July and August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine.

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun's UV radiation is at its peak. Limit your exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.

Frequently asked questions

What is the warmest month?
August is the warmest month in Black Point, with an average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F) and an average low-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F).
How hot is it in August?
During August, Black Point experiences an average high-temperature of 29°C (84.2°F) and a low-temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is evaluated at 34°C (93.2°F).
What is the average humidity in August?
In August, the average relative humidity in Black Point is 76%.
What is the rainiest month?
The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 20.6 days and typically aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in August?
In Black Point, in August, it is raining for 20.6 days, with typically 88mm (3.46") of accumulated precipitation.
How many hours of daylight does Black Point have in August?
The average day length in August in Black Point, The Bahamas, is 12h and 57min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in August?
In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 19:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 19:24 EDT.
What is the month with the most sunshine in Black Point?
April, July and August, with an average of 10.3h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Black Point.
How many hours of sunshine does Black Point have in August?
The average sunshine duration in August is 10.3h.
When is the highest UV index?
The months with the highest UV index in Black Point are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
How high is the UV index in August?
In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
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Average visibility
Average temperature in August - Black Point, The Bahamas
Average temperature in August
Black Point, The Bahamas
  • Average high temperature in August: 29°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and March (23.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 28.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (28.3°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and March (21.6°C).

Average pressure in August - Black Point, The Bahamas
Average pressure in August
Black Point, The Bahamas
  • Average pressure in August: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1019.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1013.7mbar).

Average wind speed in August - Black Point, The Bahamas
Average wind speed in August
Black Point, The Bahamas
  • Average wind speed in August: 19.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (24.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (18.2km/h).

Average humidity in August - Black Point, The Bahamas
Average humidity in August
Black Point, The Bahamas
  • Average humidity in August: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is June (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and November (74%).

Average rainfall in August - Black Point, The Bahamas
Average rainfall in August
Black Point, The Bahamas
  • Average rainfall in August: 88mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (88mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (25mm).

Average rainfall days in August - Black Point, The Bahamas
Average rainfall days in August
Black Point, The Bahamas
  • Average rainfall days in August: 20.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12 days).

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Black Point, The Bahamas
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Black Point, The Bahamas
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 10h and 2min

The months with the most sunshine are April, July and August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August - Black Point, The Bahamas
Average sunshine days in August
Black Point, The Bahamas
  • Average sunshine days in August: 7.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (13.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (6.9 days).

Average UV index in August - Black Point, The Bahamas
Average UV index in August
Black Point, The Bahamas
  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August - Black Point, The Bahamas
Average cloud cover in August
Black Point, The Bahamas
  • Average cloud cover in August: 35

The months with the most cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 40).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in August - Black Point, The Bahamas
Average visibility in August
Black Point, The Bahamas
  • Average visibility in August: 10km

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

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