August weather forecastKasipet, India

Weather in August

August, like July, is another hot rainy (monsoon) season month in Kasipet, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.1°C (75.4°F) and an average high of 30.7°C (87.3°F).

Temperature

Kasipet experiences an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.7°C (87.3°F) with the onset of August, subtly varied from July's 31.3°C (88.3°F). Kasipet's average low-temperature for the month of August records at a moderately hot 24.1°C (75.4°F).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is appraised at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Use additional protective measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are possible outcomes. Continuous activity might lead to heatstroke.
Heat index determinations are made taking into account the shade and light air movements. In the presence of direct sunshine, the heat index could be augmented by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is achieved by amalgamating air temperature with the relative humidity readings. Metabolic differences, pregnancy status, and the level of physical activity are additional factors influencing an individual's weather perception. The sun, when shining directly, can have a significant impact on the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant for babies and toddlers. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. With higher relative humidity, the rate of evaporation is reduced, resulting in increased heat retention in the body compared to drier air. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 80%, August is the most humid month in Kasipet.

Rainfall

In Kasipet, India, in August, it is raining for 24.4 days, with typically 174mm (6.85") of accumulated precipitation. In Kasipet, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 118.8 days and collects up to 678mm (26.69") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:49 am and sunset at 6:47 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:27 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Kasipet is 7.7h.

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 estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Implement precautions and maintain sun safety methods. Avoidance of sunburn is demanded. 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. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.