August weather forecastBegampur, India

Weather in August

August, like July, is a hot rainy (monsoon) season month in Begampur, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.8°C (91°F) and min 26.7°C (80.1°F).

Temperature

The advent of August brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.8°C (91°F), almost identical to the preceding month. During August, Begampur's temperature averages to a moderately hot 26.7°C (80.1°F) at night.

Heat index

August's average heat index is computed to be a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Vigilance: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. The likelihood of heatstroke increases with continued activity.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'real feel', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. You should know that direct sun exposure can heighten weather effects, potentially elevating the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Children often do not understand the need to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - therefore, it is essential to stay hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
In the face of high temperatures, the human body's reflex is to perspire, leveraging sweat evaporation for cooling. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In August, in Begampur, the rain falls for 28.1 days. Throughout August, 172mm (6.77") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158 rainfall days, and 856mm (33.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Begampur is 12h and 54min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:08 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of August, in Begampur, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 5:55 pm IST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

In Begampur, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests this advice:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.