August weather forecast
Achaguas, Venezuela

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Achaguas, Venezuela, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.4°C (72.3°F) and an average high of 29.5°C (85.1°F).

Temperature

August's advent denotes a minor fluctuation in the average high-temperature to a still moderately hot 29.5°C (85.1°F) from July's 28.9°C (84°F). An average minimum temperature of 22.4°C (72.3°F) marks the month of August in Achaguas.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is calculated to be a sweltering 39°C (102.2°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is derived by integrating air temperature with the existing relative humidity to express the perceived warmth. The individual's impression of temperature can be shaped by additional aspects such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.
Perspiration, followed by sweat evaporation, is the human body's chief method to maintain a balanced temperature. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

In Achaguas, the average relative humidity in August is 89%.

Rainfall

In Achaguas, Venezuela, in August, it is raining for 27.7 days, with typically 235mm (9.25") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 211.8 rainfall days, and 1441mm (56.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Achaguas, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:52. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:41 -04.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Achaguas is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are May through August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Exercise precautions and adapt sun safety practices. Defence against skin and eye affliction is paramount. The Sun's UV radiation is most powerful between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. To the extent possible, limit exposure to the direct sun during these hours. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects.