August weather forecast
Chittoor, India

August, like July, is another hot rainy (monsoon) season month in Chittoor, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.3°C (75.7°F) and max 32.9°C (91.2°F).

Temperature

Chittoor marks the onset of August with an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.9°C (91.2°F), subtly divergent from July's 33.5°C (92.3°F). Throughout August, an average low-temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) is expected.

Heat index

During August, the heat index is appraised at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Heightened safety actions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may lead to heatstroke.
Heat index data is primarily for areas with shade and subjected to light winds. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. 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 essentially critical for children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
The primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. If heat absorption exceeds the body's cooling ability, body temperature can elevate, resulting in potential thermal illnesses.

Humidity

In Chittoor, the average relative humidity in August is 64%.

Rainfall

In Chittoor, during August, the rain falls for 21.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 89mm (3.5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Chittoor, India, there are 163.6 rainfall days, and 632mm (24.88") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of August, in Chittoor, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 6:25 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Chittoor, the average sunshine in August is 8.9h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 suggests these recommendations:
Persist with safeguards and heed sun safety doctrines. Keeping sunburn at bay is of prime importance. 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. Fend off the sun's harsh rays with appropriate clothing, a wide-brim hat, and UV-protective sunglasses.