August weather forecast
Vega Baja, PR

August in Vega Baja experiences a minor increase in its high temperature, touching 85.6°F (29.8°C). Nights also get warmer with the minimum temperature rising to 78.4°F (25.8°C). The wind speed drops slightly to 9.5mph (15.3km/h). August marks the shift from the hot summer season towards the upcoming autumn, characterized by warm afternoons and cool evenings. As the month concludes, Vega Baja bids farewell to summer, ready to welcome the fall season.

Temperature

August, known for its average high temperature of 85.6°F (29.8°C) and an average low temperature of 78.4°F (25.8°C), is the warmest month.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is estimated at a very hot 98.6°F (37°C). Take extra precautions, as heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible. Sustained activity may result in heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is a value derived by merging air temperature with the humidity to convey how the climate feels. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. 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.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. Elevated relative humidity disrupts typical body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, consequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and enhancing the feeling of heat. Heat absorption that surpasses the body's shedding capability can lead to overheating and varying levels of dehydration.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Vega Baja is 78%.

Rainfall

In Vega Baja, in August, it is raining for 18.6 days, with typically 2.68" (68mm) of accumulated precipitation. In Vega Baja, during the entire year, the rain falls for 213.7 days and collects up to 28.66" (728mm) of precipitation.

Daylight

In Vega Baja, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 44min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:03 am and sunset at 7:00 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:10 am and sunset at 6:40 pm AST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, is 9h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are April through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, a daily maximum UV index of 7 leads to the following instructions:
Apply measures and align with sun safety principles. Safeguarding against skin and eye injury is pivotal. Stay out of direct sunlight and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest, but remember that shade devices may not offer full sun protection. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes.