August weather forecast
Watampone, Indonesia

The last month of the winter, August, is a hot month in Watampone, Indonesia, with an average temperature varying between 21.6°C (70.9°F) and 30.9°C (87.6°F).

Temperature

The weather during August records an average high-temperature of a hot 30.9°C (87.6°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. An average minimum temperature of 21.6°C (70.9°F) marks the month of August.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is calculated to be a very hot 39°C (102.2°F). Implement more safety precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may happen. Persistent activity could induce heatstroke.
Thinking about the heat index, one should account for its values in shaded areas with gentle breezes. With exposure to direct sunlight, the heat index may be increased by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. 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 hold particular significance for children. Young ones often disregard the necessity to rest and hydrate. Thirst usually indicates advanced dehydration - hence, it is key to stay hydrated, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
Normally, the human body cools itself through perspiration, which removes excessive heat by evaporating sweat. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Watampone, Indonesia, the average relative humidity in August is 76%.

Rainfall

In Watampone, Indonesia, in August, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 19mm (0.75") of accumulated precipitation. In Watampone, Indonesia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 240.8 days and collects up to 972mm (38.27") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Watampone, Indonesia, is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of August in Watampone, Indonesia, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:59 WITA.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.3h.

UV index

January through April, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Watampone. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but keep in mind that not all shade structures provide complete protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.