August weather forecastMelpadi, India

Weather in August

August, the same as July, in Melpadi, India, is another hot rainy (monsoon) season month, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.8°C (78.4°F) and max 34.4°C (93.9°F).

Temperature

The arrival of August coincides with an average high-temperature of a hot 34.4°C (93.9°F), indicating a minimal shift from July's 35.1°C (95.2°F). In the month of August, the average low-temperature in Melpadi, India, usually rests at a warm 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 44°C (111.2°F). Heed: Expect heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continued action may cause heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. The presence of direct sunlight can raise the heat index values by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', binds temperature metrics with humidity values to give a sense of the actual warmth. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. It is essential to realize that direct sunlight can escalate the perceived temperature, increasing the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical for babies and toddlers. Young individuals are typically more threatened than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Also, the larger skin surface proportionate to their small bodies and the increased heat from their activities magnify their risk.
Sweat evaporation, driven by perspiration, is the method the human body uses to rid itself of excessive warmth. During conditions of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's ability to perspire is inhibited, increasing the sensation of warmth. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 61%.

Rainfall

In Melpadi, in August, it is raining for 22.1 days, with typically 76mm (2.99") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Melpadi, there are 164.7 rainfall days, and 600mm (23.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Melpadi, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 33min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 6:24 pm IST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Melpadi is 9.1h.

UV index

In Melpadi, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 7 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Guard oneself from overexposure. Defence against sun injury is vital. Avoid direct exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, noting that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer complete sun protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.