August weather forecast
San Salvador, Philippines

August, the last month of the summer in San Salvador, is another warm month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.4°C (84.9°F) and 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

The start of August sees the average high-temperature at a still moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), showing little difference from July's 29.6°C (85.3°F). Throughout August, the temperature falls to an average low of 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index in August is appraised at a very hot 37°C (98.6°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. The individual's temperature perception can be influenced by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical activity, and clothing. Being aware that direct sunlight can impact the felt heat might mean an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. 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. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in San Salvador is 86%.

Rainfall

In San Salvador, in August, it is raining for 27.4 days, with typically 199mm (7.83") of accumulated precipitation. In San Salvador, Philippines, during the entire year, the rain falls for 313.5 days and collects up to 1700mm (66.93") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 35min.
On the first day of August in San Salvador, Philippines, sunrise is at 5:38 am and sunset at 6:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 6:06 pm PST.

Sunshine

In San Salvador, the average sunshine in August is 8.4h.

UV index

March through May, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 7 in August translates into these instructions:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.