August weather forecastGhatanji, India

Weather in August

August, like July, is a hot rainy (monsoon) season month in Ghatanji, India, with an average temperature varying between 24°C (75.2°F) and 30.3°C (86.5°F).

Temperature

With the onset of August, a modest change to a still tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F) from July's 31.3°C (88.3°F) is noted in high-temperature. An average low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) is noted during the nights in August in Ghatanji.

Heat index

The heat index in August is appraised at a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Undertake special precautions, the probability of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Prolonged activity may provoke heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Bear in mind that direct sunshine exposure increases weather impact, and may raise heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
The evaporation of sweat is a natural cooling mechanism of the human body, facilitated by perspiration. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Ghatanji, in August, it is raining for 26.7 days, with typically 212mm (8.35") of accumulated precipitation. In Ghatanji, during the entire year, the rain falls for 123.7 days and collects up to 801mm (31.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 48min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 6:54 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 6:33 pm IST.

Sunshine

August has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine.

UV index

January, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 in August translates into this advice:
Continue precautions and advocate sun safety advice. Deterrence of sunburn is indispensable. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.