August weather forecast
Floissac, Saint Lucia

In Floissac, Saint Lucia, August represents the height of the summer season. As the city welcomes its peak tourist season, a slight increase in temperature to 29.8°C (85.6°F) can be felt. The weather continues to remain wetter than the start of the year, but the high temperatures ensure it is balanced out. This period of the year is an excellent period for tourists and locals to soak up the Caribbean warmth.

Temperature

August commences with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), showing little deviation from July's 29.4°C (84.9°F). A consistent average low-temperature of 26.9°C (80.4°F), with a minor variance from the daytime highs, is noted in Floissac during the nights of August.

Heat index

For August, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Exercise enhanced safety steps, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Heatstroke could be a result of sustained activity.
It is noted that heat index values are ascertained for locations in the shade and with gentle breezes. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Take note that direct exposure to the sun can increase the felt temperature, possibly adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are quite important for children. Youngsters generally face more threats than adults given their lesser ability to sweat. Coupled with their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, they are more endangered.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May through August and November, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Floissac is August, when the rain falls for 25.9 days and typically aggregates up to 82mm (3.23") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Floissac is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 18:32. On the last day of August, in Floissac, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 18:15 AST.

Sunshine

In Floissac, Saint Lucia, the average sunshine in August is 9.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Floissac are January through May, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer 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. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.