August continues the high temperature trend with an average of 32°C (89.6°F), the warmest month in
Morphou,
Cyprus. Rainfall remains non-existent, sharing its trait with the prior summer months. The humid conditions, amplified by the lack of moisture from rainfall, makes the heat more severe. With the prolonged daylight hours and high temperatures lingering, the arid conditions continue to dominate the cityscape.
Temperature
August is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 32°C (89.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 22°C (71.6°F).
Heat index
The heat index value for August is evaluated at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. The influence of weather is personal, differing among a variety of individuals based on differences in body mass, stature, and the level of physical activity. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Youngsters are usually more at risk than adults, considering they sweat less. Additionally, their high skin surface area compared to their little bodies and their high heat production due to activity increases their risk.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Overheating dangers loom when the body's heat release mechanisms are overshadowed by excessive gain.
Humidity
March,
July, August and
October, with an average relative humidity of 69%, are the least humid months.
Rainfall
In Morphou, Cyprus, rain does not fall in
June through August.
Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 19:51. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 19:16 EEST.