Grenada Weather in August: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In August, Grenada has very warm weather with an average daily temperature of 28.9°C (84.0°F), which reaches highs of 31.3°C (88.3°F) in the afternoons. The nights are much cooler and temperatures drop down to an average minimum of 26.6°C (79.9°F) overnight. The island experiences a high level of humidity in August, averaging around 82%. This, combined with the warm temperatures, creates a heat index or “feels-like” temperature that often reaches 34.8°C (94.6°F) and can even go up to 40.3°C (104.5°F), making it feel very hot and muggy. August is part of the rainy season in Grenada, and the island receives an average precipitation of 3.61 inches. There are 26 days in the month with some form of rainfall, and the chance of rain is high at 58.1%. Rainfall is often the result of thunderstorms, which are common during this time of year. The island has a high average wind speed of 30.5 km/h (18.9 mph), with gusts reaching up to 30.0 knots (34.5 mph). The prevailing winds during August come from the east. The average cloud cover is 50.8%, and the average visibility is 14.3 km (8.9 miles). The UV index is high at 9.6, indicating a very high risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure, and it is severe at 59.8. The most common precipitate type is rain.
What is the temperature in Grenada in August?
Average air temperature in Grenada is 28.9°C (84.1°F) in August. The outside temperature in Grenada feels like 34.8°C (94.6°F) on a typical August day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 31.3°C (88.3°F) and feels like 40.3°C (104.5°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 26.6°C (79.8°F) which feels like 29°C (84.2°F).
How hot is Grenada in August?
The hot temperature in August in Grenada rises to 32.1°C (89.8°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 82.1% humidity. During hottest days of August it feels like 46.2 °C (115.2°F). The average maximum temp in Grenada is 31.3°C (115.2°F) during day time in August.
How cold is Grenada in August?
The coldest temp in Grenada in August drops to 24°C (75.2°F) during the cold nights. With 30.5km/h (18.9mph) winds and 82.1% humidity it feels like 24°C (75.2°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 26.6°C (79.8°F) during night time in August.
Does it rain in Grenada in August?
Yes, it rains for 26 days in Grenada in August averaging 3.61 mm of precipitation. Grenada has a 58.1% chance for rain throughout the entire month of August.
How much does it rain in Grenada throughout August?
Grenada has 3.61 mm (0.14 inch) of rain per day on average in August. It rains for an average of 26 days out of the entire month.
Is Grenada windy in August?
The average speed of wind in Grenada during August is 30.5km/h (18.9mph) and average windgust is 30km/h (18.6mph). On some days in August wind can reach up to 48.2km/h (30mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Grenada in August?
Most days of August the wind is blowing from East-Southeast direction in Grenada.
What are the humidity levels in Grenada in August?
The average humidity levels in Grenada in August are 82.1%. Daily humidity levels in Grenada range from 76.3% to 91.2% during August.
How many hours of daylight are in Grenada in August?
Grenada has 12 hours 30 minutes of daylight in August on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Grenada in August is at 5:55:37 and the sunset is at 18:26:16.
What is the cloud coverage in Grenada in August?
Clouds cover 50.8% of the sky on average throughout August in Grenada. The cloud coverage ranges from 20% to 77.6% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in August in Grenada?
The average UV index in Grenada is 9.6 in August. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 7 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Grenada in August?
The average solar radiation is 279.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Grenada during August. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 162 W/m2 to 316.3 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during August in Grenada?
The average solar energy during August in Grenada is 24.1 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 14 MJ/m2, to 27.4 MJ/m2 during August.
Are there severe weather risks in Grenada in August?
Yes, there is a 59.8% risk for severe weather in Grenada in August.
What is the air pressure in Grenada in August?
On average the air pressure in Grenada in August is 1012.2 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1007.2 mb to 1016 mb.
What is the visibility in Grenada in August?
The average daylight visibility in Grenada in August is 14.3 km (8.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 10.8 km (6.7 miles) to 18.2 km (11.3 miles) throughout August.
What is the dew point in Grenada in August?
The average dew point in Grenada during August is 25.5°C (77.9°F).
Where is the data for Grenada climate in August coming from?
The climate data for Grenada in August is collected from the following weather stations.
- MAURICE BISHOP INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, GJ
- C6YT4 (maritime)
- TGPY