August weather forecast
Dhankot, India

August, like July, in Dhankot, India, is another fiery hot rainy (monsoon) season month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.5°C (95.9°F) and 28.3°C (82.9°F).

Temperature

With August's arrival, Dhankot's weather records an average high-temperature of a still sweltering 35.5°C (95.9°F), marking little difference from July's 37.5°C (99.5°F). Throughout the month of August, the average temperature in Dhankot dips to a warm 28.3°C (82.9°F) at night.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is estimated at a life-threatening hot 47°C (116.6°F). Take caution: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke may be imminent with ongoing effort.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. The heat index can potentially augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. Factors including metabolic differences, physical activity, and clothing are additional elements that influence the individual's temperature experience. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. When body temperature rises due to excess heat gain beyond its removal capability, one might experience heat-related disorders.

Humidity

August is the most humid month in Dhankot, with an average relative humidity of 61%.

Rainfall

In Dhankot, in August, it is raining for 21.1 days, with typically 109mm (4.29") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Dhankot, there are 85.6 rainfall days, and 395mm (15.55") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Dhankot is 13h and 8min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:12 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 6:44 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Dhankot, the average sunshine in August is 10.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Dhankot is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Stay out of direct sunlight between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide complete protection. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.