August weather forecast
Yakkala, Sri Lanka

August, the last month of the summer in Yakkala, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.4°C (77.7°F) and max 29.3°C (84.7°F).

Temperature

The advent of August observes an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.3°C (84.7°F), nearly identical to July's 29.2°C (84.6°F). A modest dip in temperatures to an average of 25.4°C (77.7°F) is observed throughout Yakkala's August nights.

Heat index

August's mean heat index is appraised at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Extra safeguards are necessary to prevent heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Prolonged activity might cause heatstroke.
Remember that heat index calculations are made for conditions in the shade with light wind. 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 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
When it comes to cooling down, the human body's primary method is through perspiration, making use of sweat evaporation to eliminate excess heat. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. The body faces dehydration threats when its cooling efforts are outpaced by excessive heat gain.

Humidity

June through August, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 28.4 days. Throughout August, 210mm (8.27") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Yakkala, there are 265.4 rainfall days, and 1744mm (68.66") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 21min.
On the first day of August in Yakkala, 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.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 7.5h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Yakkala are May, June, August and October, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August leads to these instructions:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Avoid direct Sun exposure and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the period of highest UV radiation. Remember, however, that not all shade structures offer full protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.