August weather forecastBolpur, India

Weather in August

August, the same as July, in Bolpur, India, is another tropical rainy (monsoon) season month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.6°C (79.9°F) and an average high of 32.8°C (91°F).

Temperature

The shift from July to August is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.8°C (91°F), not significantly different from the 33.8°C (92.8°F) of July. August brings Bolpur a consistent average low-temperature of 26.6°C (79.9°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is estimated at a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
Keep in mind the heat index values are meant for areas in shade and with light wind. Heat index values have the potential to be boosted by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', joins air temperature with relative humidity to produce a temperature perception for humans. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 vital to babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. Increased relative humidity interferes with body cooling by slowing the rate of evaporation, resulting in a slower body cooling rate and a heightened feeling of heat. Excessive heat gain, when not shed effectively by the body, can result in increasing body temperatures and related hazards.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

In Bolpur, during August, the rain falls for 26.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 167mm (6.57") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Bolpur, there are 137.8 rainfall days, and 774mm (30.47") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Bolpur is 12h and 56min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 6:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:20 am and sunset at 5:58 pm IST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Bolpur is 8.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Bolpur is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in August transforms into this advice:
Elude overexposure. Fair-skinned people could get burnt in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is at its strongest, and remember that parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Employ a hat with a wide brim for robust protection, cutting UV exposure by half.