August weather forecast
Batagoda, Sri Lanka

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Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Batagoda, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average low of 25.5°C (77.9°F) and an average high of 28.6°C (83.5°F).

Temperature

Batagoda's coldest month, August, registers temperatures that range from a high of 28.6°C (83.5°F) to a low of 25.5°C (77.9°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is evaluated at a hot 34°C (93.2°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. The heat index might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The influence of weather can be personal, changing with an individual's body mass, height, and level of physical exertion. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical 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.

Humidity

June through August, with an average relative humidity of 83%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In Batagoda, Sri Lanka, in August, during 29.5 rainfall days, 282mm (11.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Batagoda, there are 273.8 rainfall days, and 2059mm (81.06") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Batagoda is 12h and 20min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Batagoda, Sri Lanka, is 7.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Batagoda are May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August leads to these instructions:
Evade overexposure. Individuals with fair skin risk burning in under 20 minutes. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the coldest months in Batagoda?

Temperature readings reach their annual highs in August, averaging 28.6°C (83.5°F) and a minimum average of 25.5°C (77.9°F).

How hot is it in Batagoda in August?

During August, Batagoda experiences an average high-temperature of 28.6°C (83.5°F) and a low-temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is evaluated at 34°C (93.2°F).

What are the most humid months in Batagoda?

The months with the highest humidity in Batagoda are June through August, with an average relative humidity of 83%.

What is the average humidity in August in Batagoda?

The average relative humidity in August in Batagoda is 83%.

How many days does it rain in August in Batagoda?

In Batagoda, in August, it is raining for 29.5 days, with typically 282mm (11.1") of accumulated precipitation.

What is the average length of the day in August in Batagoda?

In August, the average day length in Batagoda, Sri Lanka, is 12h and 20min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in August in Batagoda?

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 18:28. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:02 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

How long on average sun shines in August in Batagoda?

In August, the average sunshine duration in Batagoda is 7.2h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Batagoda?

May, June and August, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index.

What is the UV index reading in August in Batagoda?

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high hazard to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

Average temperature in August
Batagoda, Sri Lanka

Average temperature in August - Batagoda, Sri Lanka
  • Average high temperature in August: 28.6°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are March and April (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (28.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 25.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (26.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (23.4°C).

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Average pressure in August
Batagoda, Sri Lanka

Average pressure in August - Batagoda, Sri Lanka
  • Average pressure in August: 1009.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.7mbar).

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Average wind speed in August
Batagoda, Sri Lanka

Average wind speed in August - Batagoda, Sri Lanka
  • Average wind speed in August: 15.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (15.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is March (7.9km/h).

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Average humidity in August
Batagoda, Sri Lanka

Average humidity in August - Batagoda, Sri Lanka
  • Average humidity in August: 83%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June, July and August (83%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (75%).

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Average rainfall in August
Batagoda, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall in August - Batagoda, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall in August: 282mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (350mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (25mm).

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Average rainfall days in August
Batagoda, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall days in August - Batagoda, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall days in August: 29.5 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (29.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (8.9 days).

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Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Batagoda, Sri Lanka

Average daylight in August / Average sunshine in August - Batagoda, Sri Lanka
  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 48min).

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Average sunshine days in August
Batagoda, Sri Lanka

Average sunshine days in August - Batagoda, Sri Lanka
  • Average sunshine days in August: 0.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are June and July (0.3 days).

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Average UV index in August
Batagoda, Sri Lanka

Average UV index in August - Batagoda, Sri Lanka
  • Average UV index in August: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, July, September, October, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and August (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in August
Batagoda, Sri Lanka

Average cloud cover in August - Batagoda, Sri Lanka
  • Average cloud cover in August: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 55).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 24).

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Average visibility in August
Batagoda, Sri Lanka

Average visibility in August - Batagoda, Sri Lanka
  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June, July, August, September and October (9km).

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