August weather forecast
Mỹ Xá, Vietnam

August, the last month of the summer in Mỹ Xá, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 26°C (78.8°F) and 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

The unfolding of August shows an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F), indicating a slight variance from July's 32.9°C (91.2°F). Throughout August, Mỹ Xá witnesses a nighttime temperature average of 26°C (78.8°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is appraised at an extremely hot 42°C (107.6°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. A rise of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index could result from direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. Additional elements including metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and attire have a role in shaping the individual's temperature perception. Direct sunlight can potentially raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees, so it's crucial to consider. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. When there is abundant moisture in the air, the body's cooling through the evaporation process becomes less effective, leading to the sensation of overheating. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity in Mỹ Xá is 77%.

Rainfall

In Mỹ Xá, during August, the rain falls for 17.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Mỹ Xá, there are 190.2 rainfall days, and 828mm (32.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Mỹ Xá, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 49min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 18:33. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:12 +07.

Sunshine

In Mỹ Xá, the average sunshine in August is 10.7h.

UV index

April through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Take precautions against overexposure. Fair-skinned people may get burned in less than 20 minutes. The time between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. is when UV radiation is at its peak. Limit exposure to direct sunlight during these hours. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.