August weather forecast
Chinandega, Nicaragua

The rainy season persists through August, with Chinandega experiencing high humidity and frequent showers. Despite the rain, the city continues to display its unique charm, and the rainfall brings about a captivating transformation of the scenery. The city records a significant 155mm (6.1") of rainfall in August. Even though the rain might limit outdoor activities, the city has various indoor attractions that make it a worthwhile visit. Amidst the showers, temperatures remain constant, making the weather quite bearable.

Temperature

With the onset of August, the average high-temperature registers at a still hot 32.4°C (90.3°F), subtly different from July's 32.3°C (90.1°F). Chinandega experiences an average nighttime temperature of 24.5°C (76.1°F) in the month of August.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is calculated to be a blistering 44°C (111.2°F). Guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are foreseeable. Prolonged effort may bring about heatstroke.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. 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. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Chinandega is 76%.

Rainfall

In Chinandega, in August, it is raining for 23.9 days, with typically 155mm (6.1") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 185.4 rainfall days, and 1051mm (41.38") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Chinandega, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:15. On the last day of August, in Chinandega, sunrise is at 05:37 and sunset at 17:59 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.7h.

UV index

January, February, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in August leads to these guidelines:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. 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. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.