August weather forecast
Gandaria, Bangladesh

The last month of the summer, August, is another tropical month in Gandaria, Bangladesh, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.5°C (79.7°F) and an average high of 32.6°C (90.7°F).

Temperature

Gandaria commences August with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.6°C (90.7°F), maintaining the same temperature as the previous month. The average low-temperature of 26.5°C (79.7°F) is witnessed during August.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is estimated at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Heed: Expect heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continued action may cause heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. The individual's impression of temperature can be affected by numerous factors such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. When the air contains significant moisture, the efficiency of the evaporation process decreases, preventing the body from cooling down effectively and creating a feeling of overheating. Accumulating heat beyond the body's cooling measures leads to rising temperatures and potential ailments.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 80%.

Rainfall

In Gandaria, during August, the rain falls for 22.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 106mm (4.17") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Gandaria, there are 152.3 rainfall days, and 741mm (29.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 6:41 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:39 am and sunset at 6:17 pm +06.

Sunshine

In Gandaria, the average sunshine in August is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in August transforms into this advice:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.