August weather forecast
Tosagua, Ecuador

August, the last month of the winter in Tosagua, is another warm month, with an average temperature ranging between min 20.3°C (68.5°F) and max 29.9°C (85.8°F).

Temperature

The advent of August presents an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.9°C (85.8°F), maintaining a close correlation with the preceding month. In the month of August, an average of 20.3°C (68.5°F) marks the low-temperature.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is appraised at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Undertake enhanced precautions, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible risks. Continuous activity could trigger heatstroke.
Heat index's context suggests values are appropriate for shady areas and slight breezes. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', gives an indication of how one might feel in terms of heat after considering humidity. Factors encompassing physical activity, clothing, and metabolic differences have a role in shaping the individual's impression of temperature. 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 are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

In Tosagua, the average relative humidity in August is 77%.

Rainfall

In Tosagua, during August, the rain falls for 14.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 29mm (1.14") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Tosagua, there are 260.2 rainfall days, and 1187mm (46.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:24 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:24 -05.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 5.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tosagua are January, April, May, August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the average maximum UV index of 5 translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.