August weather forecastMurlen, India

Weather in August

August, like July, in Murlen, India, is another warm rainy (monsoon) season month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.4°C (84.9°F) and 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Temperature

The onset of August notes an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), subtly shifted from July's 29.2°C (84.6°F). Murlen observes an average nighttime low-temperature of 21.5°C (70.7°F) during the month of August.

Heat index

In August, the heat index is evaluated at a torrid 39°C (102.2°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Note that heat index values are valued for light wind and location in the shade. If directly exposed to the sun, the heat index could rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', is the result of factoring in humidity to the air temperature, indicating perceived warmth. One's weather perception can be influenced by a range of factors including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical activity. When directly under the sun, the weather's impact can intensify, possibly boosting the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values remain especially vital for babies and toddlers. Kids are usually more vulnerable than adults, given their lesser sweating ability. Along with their larger skin surface relative to their small stature and the excess heat due to their activity, their risk is amplified.
The human body has a built-in cooling mechanism through perspiration; evaporating sweat dissipates the excess heat. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. If heat absorption isn't effectively countered by the body's cooling methods, body temperature surges, hinting at potential problems.

Humidity

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 92%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 30.5 days and typically aggregates up to 320mm (12.6") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Murlen, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 56min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 4:46 am and sunset at 5:59 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 4:58 am and sunset at 5:35 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is August, with an average of 5.8h of sunshine.

UV index

March through September, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Murlen. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 6 in August translates into the following instructions:
Sidestep overexposure. Individuals with fair complexions risk burning in fewer than 20 minutes. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.