August weather forecastUracoa, Venezuela

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Uracoa, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 32.8°C (91°F) and 23°C (73.4°F).

Temperature

As July transitions into August, the average high-temperature rests at a still tropical 32.8°C (91°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. In the month of August, Uracoa's average low-temperature falls to a moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Heed: Expect heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continued action may cause heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Exposure to the direct sun could elevate the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Children frequently do not understand the need for recuperation and hydration. Thirst, being a late manifestation of dehydration, underlines the need to hydrate frequently, especially when engaging in prolonged physical exercises.
The body's innate mechanism to counteract overheating is through perspiration, as it leverages the cooling effects of sweat evaporation. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Potential thermal conditions emerge as the body's heat gain outpaces its cooling mechanisms.

Humidity

July, August, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 26.4 days and typically aggregates up to 167mm (6.57") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:18 -04.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 8h.

UV index

January through May, July through October, 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 risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Updated: Jul 21, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during August are 32.8°C (91°F) and 23°C (73.4°F) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is appraised at 48°C (118.4°F).

July, August, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 81%, are most humid months.

In August, the average relative humidity is 81%.

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 26.4 days and accumulates 167mm (6.57") of precipitation.

In Uracoa, in August, it is raining for 26.4 days, with typically 167mm (6.57") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in August is 12h and 25min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:30. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:18 -04.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 8h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through May, July through October, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

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

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Average high temperature

31.8°C

32.8°C

33.6°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.8km/h

7.7km/h

7.5km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

3.1

5.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Uracoa, Venezuela

Average high temperature in August: 32.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (34°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.1°C).

Average low temperature in August: 23°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (23.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (21.1°C).

Average pressure in August
Uracoa, Venezuela

Average pressure in August: 1012.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is June (1013.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1009.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Uracoa, Venezuela

Average wind speed in August: 7.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (7.1km/h).

Average humidity in August
Uracoa, Venezuela

Average humidity in August: 81%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, August, November and December (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (67%).

Average rainfall in August
Uracoa, Venezuela

Average rainfall in August: 167mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (167mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (22mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Uracoa, Venezuela

Average rainfall days in August: 26.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (27.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is March (16.3 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Uracoa, Venezuela

Average daylight in August: 12h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).

Average sunshine in August: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in August
Uracoa, Venezuela

Average sunshine days in August: 3.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (12 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (2.9 days).

Average UV index in August
Uracoa, Venezuela

Average UV index in August: 7

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