Contents
- Weather in August
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature in August
- Average pressure in August
- Average wind speed in August
- Average humidity in August
- Average rainfall in August
- Average rainfall days in August
- Average daylight in August
- Average sunshine in August
- Average sunshine days in August
- Average UV index in August
- Average cloud cover in August
- Average visibility in August
August
Weather in August
Temperature
The warmest temperatures occur during August, when averages reach a peak of 31.7°C (89.1°F) and a low of 21.3°C (70.3°F).Heat index
The average heat index in August is appraised at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.It is crucial to understand that heat index figures are for shade and gentle wind conditions. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. When the relative humidity is high, the evaporation rate is reduced. The warmth is removed from the body at a lower rate, causing the body to retain more heat than it would in dry air. When body heat isn't effectively managed, risks of dehydration and overheating amplify.
Humidity
In Palmar Abajo, the average relative humidity in August is 75%.Rainfall
In Palmar Abajo, in August, it is raining for 16 days, with typically 50mm (1.97") of accumulated precipitation. In Palmar Abajo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 208.6 days and collects up to 628mm (24.72") of precipitation.Daylight
The average length of the day in August in Palmar Abajo is 12h and 46min.On the first day of August in Palmar Abajo, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 19:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset at 18:58 AST.
Sunshine
July and August, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Palmar Abajo.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January through May, August through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: During August, 6 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. 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. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the warmest months in Palmar Abajo?
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What is the average humidity in August?
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How many hours of sunshine does Palmar Abajo have in August?
What are the months with the lowest UV index?
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Average temperature in August
Palmar Abajo, Dominican Republic
- Average high temperature in August: 31.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (26.9°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 21.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (21.4°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (17.5°C).
Average pressure in August
Palmar Abajo, Dominican Republic
- Average pressure in August: 1015.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1017.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is October (1012.9mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Palmar Abajo, Dominican Republic
- Average wind speed in August: 9.3km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (9.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.8km/h).
Average humidity in August
Palmar Abajo, Dominican Republic
- Average humidity in August: 75%
The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is July (74%).
Average rainfall in August
Palmar Abajo, Dominican Republic
- Average rainfall in August: 50mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (101mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and December (28mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Palmar Abajo, Dominican Republic
- Average rainfall days in August: 16 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (13.3 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Palmar Abajo, Dominican Republic
- Average daylight in August: 12h and 5min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 2min
The months with the most sunshine are July and August (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The months with the least sunshine are March and November (Average sunshine: 8h and 0min).
Average sunshine days in August
Palmar Abajo, Dominican Republic
- Average sunshine days in August: 10.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is June (13.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (3.5 days).
Average UV index in August
Palmar Abajo, Dominican Republic
- Average UV index in August: 6
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 6).
Average cloud cover in August
Palmar Abajo, Dominican Republic
- Average cloud cover in August: 23
The months with the most cloud cover are March and November (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 23).
Average visibility in August
Palmar Abajo, Dominican Republic
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are June, July, August and September (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and November (7km).
