August weather forecastTamaca, Venezuela

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Tamaca, Venezuela, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°C and 19.1°C.

Temperature

In the transition from July to August, Tamaca reports an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.8°C, indicating a close resemblance to the prior month. Tamaca experiences an average low-temperature reading of 19.1°C throughout August.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 36°C. Preventive measures are required to mitigate the risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continuous activity may precipitate heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The perception of temperature can be subjective, varying based on activity and individual heat sensitivity, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 75%.

Rainfall

In Tamaca, during August, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm of precipitation. In Tamaca, during the entire year, the rain falls for 194.5 days and collects up to 573mm of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 19:00. On the last day of August, in Tamaca, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:46 -04.

Sunshine

In Tamaca, the average sunshine in August is 9.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 6 translates into the following recommendations:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes.