August weather forecast
The Bluff, The Bahamas

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Weather in August

August displays similar weather patterns as observed in July, with warm temperatures and high relative humidity making this the defining period of the Bahamian summer in The Bluff. Interestingly, August comes with an increased total rainfall amount of 88mm (3.46"), creating a majestic display of tropical showers. These occasional bursts of rain tend to occur in short spells, often ending as swiftly as they begin. During this period, cooling winds from the ocean offer a delightful contrast to the warmth. August stands out as a month that encapsulates the essence of the tropical season in The Bluff.

Temperature

With its high average temperature of 29°C (84.2°F) and a low of 28.3°C (82.9°F), August is regarded as the warmest month in The Bluff.

Heat index

The heat index for August is calculated to be a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. Elements of metabolic variation, physical activity, and clothing contribute to the effect of temperature on an individual. Realize that direct exposure to sunlight can augment the felt heat, leading to a potential increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.

Humidity

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 in The Bluff is 12h and 57min.
On the first day of August in The Bluff, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:29 EDT.

Sunshine

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

UV index

May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. 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. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the warmest months in The Bluff?

The Bluff's August weather, with an average high temperature of 29°C (84.2°F) and an average low temperature of 28.3°C (82.9°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.

Is it hot in The Bluff during August?

In The Bluff, in August, the average high-temperature is 29°C (84.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 28.3°C (82.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 34°C (93.2°F).

What is the average humidity in August in The Bluff?

In August, the average relative humidity is 76%.

What is the wettest month in The Bluff?

August is the month with the most rainfall in The Bluff, The Bahamas. Rain falls for 20.6 days and accumulates 88mm (3.46") of precipitation.

How many days does it rain in August in The Bluff?

In August, in The Bluff, the rain falls for 20.6 days. Throughout August, 88mm (3.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in August in The Bluff?

The average day length in August in The Bluff, The Bahamas, is 12h and 57min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in August in The Bluff?

On the first day of August in The Bluff, The Bahamas, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 19:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 19:29 EDT.

What is the month with the most sunshine in The Bluff?

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

How many hours of sunshine does The Bluff have in August?

In August, the average sunshine duration in The Bluff is 10.3h.

What is the month with the highest UV index in The Bluff?

The months with the highest UV index in The Bluff, The Bahamas, are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

What is the UV index intensity in August in The Bluff?

In The Bluff, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

Average temperature in August
The Bluff, The Bahamas

Average temperature in August - The Bluff, 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).

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Average pressure in August
The Bluff, The Bahamas

Average pressure in August - The Bluff, 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).

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Average wind speed in August
The Bluff, The Bahamas

Average wind speed in August - The Bluff, 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).

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Average humidity in August
The Bluff, The Bahamas

Average humidity in August - The Bluff, 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%).

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Average rainfall in August
The Bluff, The Bahamas

Average rainfall in August - The Bluff, 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).

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Average rainfall days in August
The Bluff, The Bahamas

Average rainfall days in August - The Bluff, 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).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
The Bluff, The Bahamas

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - The Bluff, 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).

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Average sunshine days in August
The Bluff, The Bahamas

Average sunshine days in August - The Bluff, 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).

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Average UV index in August
The Bluff, The Bahamas

Average UV index in August - The Bluff, 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).

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Average cloud cover in August
The Bluff, The Bahamas

Average cloud cover in August - The Bluff, 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).

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Average visibility in August
The Bluff, The Bahamas

Average visibility in August - The Bluff, 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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