August weather forecastChintadripet, India

Weather in August

August, the same as July, in Chintadripet, India, is another tropical rainy (monsoon) season month, with an average temperature varying between 27.7°C (81.9°F) and 32.3°C (90.1°F).

Temperature

August reports an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.3°C (90.1°F), slightly varied from July's 32.8°C (91°F). A consistent average low-temperature of 27.7°C (81.9°F), with a minor variance from the daytime highs, is noted during the nights of August.

Heat index

August's mean heat index is estimated at a blistering 41°C (105.8°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. The direct sun can potentially cause the heat index to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. Additional factors encompassing metabolic differences, the level of physical activity, and clothing can impact the individual's perception of temperature. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Typically, young kids are at a higher risk than adults since they sweat less. Also, the larger skin surface in proportion to their small bodies and the heightened heat production due to their active nature adds to their vulnerability.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. In conditions of both high temperature and humidity (a high heat index), sweating is limited and the perception of heat is enhanced. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 69%.

Rainfall

In Chintadripet, India, in August, it is raining for 21.2 days, with typically 97mm (3.82") of accumulated precipitation. In Chintadripet, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.6 days and collects up to 823mm (32.4") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Chintadripet, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:20 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Chintadripet, the average sunshine in August is 10.7h.

UV index

In Chintadripet, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. Seek shade and minimize exposure to direct Sun in a period between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. when UV radiation is most intense; keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not provide perfect sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.