August weather forecast
Hedeniya, Sri Lanka

The last month of the summer, August, is another warm month in Hedeniya, Sri Lanka, with an average temperature ranging between min 21.2°C (70.2°F) and max 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

Entering August, Hedeniya's average high-temperature reads a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. In Hedeniya, August nights cool down to an average of 21.2°C (70.2°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is estimated at a torrid 35°C (95°F). Take additional safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Prolonged activity may cause heatstroke.
When considering the heat index, it's pivotal to note it is for shade and mild wind conditions. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', provides an understanding of perceived warmth by combining temperature and relative humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. It is noteworthy that being in direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. Under conditions of high temperature and humidity (enhanced heat index), sweat production is compromised, exacerbating the sensation of warmth. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

Rainfall

In Hedeniya, in August, it is raining for 25.8 days, with typically 84mm (3.31") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 278.4 rainfall days, and 1466mm (57.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Hedeniya is 12h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:27. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:00 and sunset at 18:15 +0530.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Hedeniya, Sri Lanka, is 8.7h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Hedeniya are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Implement preventive steps and embrace sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye distress is compulsory. 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. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.