The damp monsoon season makes a significant leap into
August with hefty showers.
Hanzhong is characterized this time of the year by humid, mild, and damp climatic conditions, boasting the highest rainfall of 125mm (4.92"). The occasional thunderstorms add to the drama of the monsoon while bringing in a slight drop in temperature. Though wetter in nature, the month measures extensive daylight hours, subtly highlighting the summer season.
Temperature
Hanzhong reaches its highest average temperatures in August, measuring 29.9°C (85.8°F) at the peak and 21.3°C (70.3°F) at the lowest.
Heat index
In August, the heat index is evaluated at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', integrates the air's temperature and its humidity to showcase the felt temperature by people. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.
Humidity
In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.
Rainfall
In Hanzhong, in August, it is raining for 11.1 days, with typically 125mm (4.92") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Hanzhong, there are 117.9 rainfall days, and 853mm (33.58") of precipitation is accumulated.
Daylight
The average length of the day in August is 13h and 21min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:05 and sunset at 19:51. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 19:18 CST.
Sunshine
With an average of 6.6h of sunshine, August has the most sunshine of the year in Hanzhong,
China.