August weather forecastBakhtiyarpur, India

Weather in August

August, the same as July, in Bakhtiyarpur, India, is another hot rainy (monsoon) season month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.5°C (94.1°F) and 27.8°C (82°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature is a tropical 34.5°C (94.1°F) in August, hardly different from the 35.3°C (95.5°F) recorded in July. In August, the recorded average low-temperature in Bakhtiyarpur is a warm 27.8°C (82°F).

Heat index

The heat index value during August is computed to be a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Remain cautious: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are foreseeable. Ongoing activity may precipitate heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. The direct sunshine could escalate the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'feels like', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young children are more at risk than adults since they tend to sweat less. Moreover, their large skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the high heat production due to their activities contribute to their vulnerability.
In response to overheating, the human body perspires to cool down, mainly through the evaporation of sweat. With an abundance of moisture present in the air, the process of evaporation becomes less effective, and the body fails to cool down as it should, leading to the sensation of overheating. When the body is unable to balance heat gain, its temperature elevates, which may induce thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Bakhtiyarpur, the average relative humidity in August is 70%.

Rainfall

In Bakhtiyarpur, during August, the rain falls for 18.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 59mm (2.32") of precipitation. In Bakhtiyarpur, during the entire year, the rain falls for 88.4 days and collects up to 276mm (10.87") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Bakhtiyarpur is 13h and 1min.
On the first day of August in Bakhtiyarpur, sunrise is at 5:14 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:28 am and sunset at 6:08 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Bakhtiyarpur, the average sunshine in August is 9.2h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Bakhtiyarpur is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August leads to these instructions:
Skirt overexposure. People with light complexions might get scorched in under 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this time. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.