August weather forecast
San Felipe, Venezuela

As the city slides into August, a subtle rise in temperature marks this transitional period. Persisting from July, San Felipe continues to be drenched by substantial rain, accumulating to roughly 39mm (1.54") spread across 15.5 days. The city is subject to a slight decrease in daylight hours, yet it doesn’t compromise the city's vibrant outdoor lifestyle. Tourists are indulged with more sunshine hours, permitting a panoramic insight into the city's flourishing ecosystem.

Temperature

August's arrival in San Felipe brings an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.8°C (85.6°F), slightly deviating from July's 28.8°C (83.8°F). In August, San Felipe records an average nighttime temperature of 19.1°C (66.4°F).

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is computed to be a torrid 36°C (96.8°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. With direct sunlight, the heat index could increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Exposure to direct sun rays can influence the heat you feel, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold great significance to children. 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.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.

Humidity

In San Felipe, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.

Rainfall

In San Felipe, Venezuela, during August, the rain falls for 15.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 194.5 rainfall days, and 573mm (22.56") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 27min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:58. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 18:44 -04.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.2h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in San Felipe. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in San Felipe. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.