July weather forecast
Jarabacoa, Dominican Republic

July signifies the peak of the tropical season in Jarabacoa. The temperature continues to rise, reaching a yearly high of 29.5°C (85.1°F). Concomitant with the rising temperatures, rainfall ascends to 71mm (2.8"), making July a month brimming with plenty of tropical downpours. Despite being in the midst of the season, wind speed averages 7.7km/h (4.8mph), providing a mild relief from the soaring temperatures. This month, undeniably, encapsulates the epitome of a tropical summer in the city.

Temperature

Jarabacoa transitions into July recording an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.5°C (85.1°F), closely aligning with the preceding month's temperature. In July, the average low-temperature is a comfortable 19.8°C (67.6°F).

Heat index

During July, the heat index is appraised at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. An individual's perception of weather can be influenced by a variety of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their degree of physical exertion. Understand that direct sun rays can influence the weather's impact, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

June through August, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In Jarabacoa, during July, the rain falls for 23.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 71mm (2.8") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 260 rainfall days, and 959mm (37.76") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day is 13h and 9min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 19:24. On the last day of July, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:18 AST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in July is 8.9h.

UV index

January, March through November, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during July morphs into the following directions:
Adhere to precautions and respect sun safety doctrines. Avoiding sunburn is vital. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.