August weather forecast
Yancheng, China

August continues Yancheng’s tryst with summer. The theatrics of the weather tone down a little in terms of temperature, lowering to an average of 30.2°C (86.4°F). The skyline remains mostly cloudy, crafting a soft contrast to the clear blue skies of the previous months. Despite being the last lap of the summer, August maintains a firm grip on the mercury. Yancheng in August offers the quintessential summer experience before preparing to welcome autumn.

Temperature

With the transition into August, Yancheng notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.2°C (86.4°F), closely resembling July. During August, an average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) is observed.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is calculated to be a scorching 40°C (104°F). Additional precautions are required to avert heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity may culminate in heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. 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 extremely vital to babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face more risks than adults due to their lower sweat production. Their large skin surface area relative to their tiny bodies and high heat production from their activities adds to their risk.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 86%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

In Yancheng, in August, during 18.8 rainfall days, 102mm (4.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Yancheng, China, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.5 days and collects up to 474mm (18.66") of precipitation.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Yancheng is 13h and 22min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:12 and sunset at 18:59. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 18:26 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Yancheng is 8.9h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Yancheng, China, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Enforce precautions and stick to sun safety measures. Preservation from skin and eye damage is essential. 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. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.