August weather forecastDibrugarh, India

Weather in August

August, the same as July, in Dibrugarh, India, is a hot rainy (monsoon) season month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.6°C (76.3°F) and an average high of 32.7°C (90.9°F).

Temperature

August, with an average high of 32.7°C (90.9°F) and a low of 24.6°C (76.3°F), signifies the warmest month of the year.

Heat index

August's heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). On guard: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Heatstroke is a potential hazard with continuous physical effort.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. When exposed to the direct sun, the heat index may augment by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. The influence of weather is personal, with a diverse population experiencing it differently due to differences in body mass, stature, and degree of activity. Be mindful that being in direct sunlight might mean feeling hotter, with the heat index rising by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Children typically face more danger than adults as their sweat production is usually lower. Additionally, the bigger skin surface compared to their small size and the increased heat due to their activeness exacerbate the risk.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. When there is abundant moisture in the air, the body's cooling through the evaporation process becomes less effective, leading to the sensation of overheating. When heat uptake goes beyond the body's cooling mechanisms, there's a surge in body temperature, posing health risks.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 84%.

Rainfall

In Dibrugarh, in August, during 29.2 rainfall days, 395mm (15.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Dibrugarh, during the entire year, the rain falls for 224.9 days and collects up to 1964mm (77.32") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Dibrugarh, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:34 am and sunset at 5:59 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 4:49 am and sunset at 5:32 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 7.1h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Dibrugarh.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Dibrugarh is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 6 in August transforms into this advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.