August weather forecast
El Sauce, Guatemala

August, the last month of the summer in El Sauce, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 18.4°C (65.1°F) and 29.7°C (85.5°F).

Temperature

The introduction of August sees an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.7°C (85.5°F), hardly deviating from July. El Sauce experiences an average temperature drop to an enjoyable 18.4°C (65.1°F) during August nights.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Implement enhanced safety actions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could occur. Sustained activity might result in heatstroke.
In reference to the heat index, it's for places in shade and with a slight wind. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. 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.
Perspiring is the body's way of cooling down, particularly by allowing sweat to evaporate and take the heat with it. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 20.8 days. Throughout August, 90mm (3.54") of precipitation is accumulated. In El Sauce, during the entire year, the rain falls for 194.5 days and collects up to 669mm (26.34") of precipitation.

Daylight

In El Sauce, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 37min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:09 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.5h.

UV index

In El Sauce, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 suggests these recommendations:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.