August weather forecastMasila, India

Weather in August

August, the same as July, in Masila, India, is another hot rainy (monsoon) season month, with an average temperature varying between 26.8°C (80.2°F) and 32.8°C (91°F).

Temperature

The arrival of August sees a recorded average high-temperature of a still hot 32.8°C (91°F), showing little divergence from the previous month's conditions. Masila cools down to an average low-temperature of 26.8°C (80.2°F) throughout the month of August.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is calculated to be a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Be prepared: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Continued activity may lead to heatstroke.
Realize that the values for the heat index are set for shaded places and light winds. Exposing to direct sunshine may enhance heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', melds the effects of warmth and moisture to generate a feeling of heat. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. 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.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. 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. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

In Masila, the average relative humidity in August is 79%.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall in Masila. Rain falls for 23.2 days and accumulates 83mm (3.27") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 54min.
On the first day of August in Masila, sunrise is at 5:08 am and sunset at 6:18 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 5:55 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Masila, the average sunshine in August is 8.3h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. 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 daily maximum UV index of 7 in August interprets into the following advice:
Take precautions and adopt sun safety practices. Protection against sunburn is obliged. 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. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.