August weather forecastDungarpur, India

Weather in August

August, like July, is another tropical rainy (monsoon) season month in Dungarpur, India, with temperature in the range of an average high of 30.7°C (87.3°F) and an average low of 24.8°C (76.6°F).

Temperature

The arrival of August sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.7°C (87.3°F), hardly diverging from July's 32.6°C (90.7°F). The low-temperature averages to a moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F) during the nights of August.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Incorporate special precautions, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is substantial. Sustained activity could cause heatstroke.
From a standpoint of the heat index, values pertain to shaded conditions and mild breezes. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', quantifies the warmth felt when relative humidity is considered. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Youths are typically more endangered than adults since they usually sweat less. Their larger skin surface concerning their smaller bodies and higher heat production due to activity further adds to their vulnerability.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

The most humid month in Dungarpur, India, is August, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 23.4 days and accumulates 286mm (11.26") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 7:18 pm. On the last day of August, in Dungarpur, sunrise is at 6:16 am and sunset at 6:54 pm IST.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year in Dungarpur, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Dungarpur 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 ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during August translates into the following guidance:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. 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. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.