August weather forecastEl Picacho, Venezuela

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in El Picacho, is another warm month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 28.2°C (82.8°F) and an average low of 19.4°C (66.9°F).

Temperature

August's average high-temperature stands at a still moderately hot 28.2°C (82.8°F), showing little deviation from July's 27.4°C (81.3°F). Throughout the month of August, El Picacho expects an average low of 19.4°C (66.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during August is estimated at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 87%.

Rainfall

In El Picacho, during August, the rain falls for 28.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 213mm (8.39") of precipitation. In El Picacho, during the entire year, the rain falls for 300.1 days and collects up to 1731mm (68.15") of precipitation.

Daylight

In El Picacho, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:37 -04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 6 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is at its strongest between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Minimize direct exposure to the sun during this period. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in August, in El Picacho, is 28.2°C (82.8°F) and the average low-temperature is 19.4°C (66.9°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 34°C (93.2°F).

In August, the average relative humidity is 87%.

In El Picacho, during August, the rain falls for 28.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 213mm (8.39") of precipitation.

In August, the average day length is 12h and 27min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 18:51. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:37 -04.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 7.2h.

The months with the highest UV index are March through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
El Picacho, Venezuela

  • Average high temperature in August: 28.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is September (28.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 19.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (20.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.4°C).

Average pressure in August
El Picacho, Venezuela

  • Average pressure in August: 1012.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1013.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1010.3mbar).

Average wind speed in August
El Picacho, Venezuela

  • Average wind speed in August: 5.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are February and March (7.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (4.9km/h).

Average humidity in August
El Picacho, Venezuela

  • Average humidity in August: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (84%).

Average rainfall in August
El Picacho, Venezuela

  • Average rainfall in August: 213mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (318mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (37mm).

Average rainfall days in August
El Picacho, Venezuela

  • Average rainfall days in August: 28.3 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are August and October (28.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (17.8 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
El Picacho, Venezuela

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
El Picacho, Venezuela

  • Average sunshine days in August: 1.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (6.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (1 days).

Average UV index in August
El Picacho, Venezuela

  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in August
El Picacho, Venezuela

  • Average cloud cover in August: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 50).

Average visibility in August
El Picacho, Venezuela

  • Average visibility in August: 6km

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