August weather forecastDongguan, China

Weather in August

August represents the height of summer in Dongguan with the highest temperatures of the year. The city also sees less rain than the previous months, even so the rains continue. Apart from occasional storms, August is typified by sunny, clear skies and increased daylight hours. Despite the lessened rains, humidity maintains its height during this month. Insights reveal the mercury soaring to a whopping 33.8°C (92.8°F) in August, the warmest month for Dongguan.

Temperature

The highest temperatures in Dongguan are recorded in August, with averages reaching a high of 33.8°C (92.8°F) and a low of 27°C (80.6°F).

Heat index

The heat index in August is appraised at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Notice: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued strenuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Direct sun exposure is noteworthy in its ability to escalate the felt temperature, potentially adding 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 72%.

Rainfall

In Dongguan, during August, the rain falls for 22.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 85mm (3.35") of precipitation. In Dongguan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 178.4 days and collects up to 559mm (22.01") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Dongguan, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 55min.
On the first day of August in Dongguan, sunrise is at 05:55 and sunset at 19:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:43 CST.

Sunshine

In Dongguan, the average sunshine in August is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: A typical high UV index of 7 in August suggests the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears.