August weather forecastDumka, India

Weather in August

August, like July, is a hot rainy (monsoon) season month in Dumka, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°C (90.5°F) and 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Temperature

Stepping into August, Dumka records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 32.5°C (90.5°F), almost consistent with July. Dumka's average low-temperature in the month of August is recorded at a warm 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Note: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Heatstroke can follow with prolonged activity.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. The individual's experience of temperature can be shaped by numerous aspects such as metabolic variations, physical exertion, and attire. Direct exposure to the sun's rays can enhance the felt temperature, increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, as evaporated sweat carries heat away from the body. A higher relative humidity affects normal body cooling by reducing the evaporation rate, subsequently lowering the rate at which the body cools and increasing the perception of heat. Should the body fail to balance its heat gain, the escalating temperature poses health challenges.

Humidity

August and September, with an average relative humidity of 79%, are the most humid months in Dumka.

Rainfall

In Dumka, India, during August, the rain falls for 25.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 179mm (7.05") of precipitation. In Dumka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 140.2 days and collects up to 863mm (33.98") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Dumka, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 58min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:09 am and sunset at 6:24 pm. On the last day of August, in Dumka, sunrise is at 5:22 am and sunset at 6:00 pm IST.

Sunshine

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

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Dumka is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during August translates into the following guidance:
Embrace precautions and observe sun safety norms. Evasion of sunburn is a necessity. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Stay sun-safe with clothing that is both closely woven and worn loosely.