August weather forecast
Kanke, India

August, the same as July, is another warm rainy (monsoon) season month in Kanke, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.5°C (74.3°F) and 29.8°C (85.6°F).

Temperature

Kanke experiences a recorded average high-temperature of a warm 29.8°C (85.6°F) in August, closely aligned with July's 30.6°C (87.1°F). Nighttime temperatures in Kanke hover around an average low of 23.5°C (74.3°F) in August.

Heat index

The heat index in August is estimated at a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is an indicator that blends the effects of temperature and humidity to depict perceived warmth. The impact of temperature is individual, as people's perception of weather may change based on their body mass, height, and physical activity. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Typically, children face more danger than adults as they usually perspire less. Their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and increased heat output from their activities enhance their risk.
Perspiration is essential for the human body; it facilitates cooling through the process of sweat evaporation. Under conditions of high relative humidity, the rate of evaporation decreases. This results in the body retaining more heat than under conditions of dry air. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 84%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 23.9 days and typically aggregates up to 223mm (8.78") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Kanke, India, is 12h and 56min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 6:31 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:30 am and sunset at 6:07 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Kanke is 7.9h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Kanke is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 6 transforms into these recommendations:
Sustain precautions and conform to sun safety norms. Preventing sunburn is necessary. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious.