August weather forecastBarpeta, India

Weather in August

August, the same as July, in Barpeta, India, is another hot rainy (monsoon) season month, with an average temperature varying between 32.8°C (91°F) and 25.6°C (78.1°F).

Temperature

Welcoming August, Barpeta notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.8°C (91°F), nearly consistent with July's 32.4°C (90.3°F). Barpeta's August nights cool down to an average low-temperature of 25.6°C (78.1°F).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is calculated to be a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). Be on the lookout: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Continued exertion can result in heatstroke.
Data suggests that the heat index is set for environments in shade and with a light wind. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is calculated by taking the relative humidity value for a specific location and factoring it into the air temperature reading. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. When the heat gained surpasses the body's cooling capacity, temperatures rise, signaling potential health concerns.

Humidity

In Barpeta, the average relative humidity in August is 84%.

Rainfall

In August, in Barpeta, India, the rain falls for 28.8 days. Throughout August, 271mm (10.67") of precipitation is accumulated. In Barpeta, during the entire year, the rain falls for 192.2 days and collects up to 1727mm (67.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:51 am and sunset at 6:13 pm. On the last day of August, in Barpeta, sunrise is at 5:05 am and sunset at 5:46 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 8.8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Barpeta are April, May, August and September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during August morphs into the following directions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun.