August weather forecastNagercoil, India

Weather in August

August, the same as July, is another warm rainy (monsoon) season month in Nagercoil, India, with an average temperature varying between 25°C (77°F) and 29.2°C (84.6°F).

Temperature

Entering August, Nagercoil's average high-temperature reads a still moderately hot 29.2°C (84.6°F), indicating a close resemblance to the previous month's climate. Throughout August in Nagercoil, a minimal difference from peak daytime temperatures is noted, marking a steady low-temperature average of 25°C (77°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is calculated to be a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Greater safety measures are needed, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is high. Continuous activity might trigger heatstroke.
Take into consideration that the heat index values are calculated for shade and light wind conditions. 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', takes into account both air temperature and humidity to illustrate what people actually feel. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Children regularly disregard the necessity to rest and replenish fluids. Thirst is a late symptom of dehydration - thus, maintaining hydration, particularly during long-lasting physical activities, is essential.
When the body gets too warm, it perspires, leading to sweat evaporation which cools it down. 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. Increasing body temperatures can be a precursor to dehydration if the body can't shed the extra heat.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Nagercoil is 77%.

Rainfall

In Nagercoil, during August, the rain falls for 13.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 194.3 rainfall days, and 837mm (32.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 23min.
On the first day of August in Nagercoil, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 6:40 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 6:28 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Nagercoil, the average sunshine in August is 8.8h.

UV index

January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Nagercoil. The months with the lowest UV index are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August translates into these guidelines:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Limit your exposure to the sun's UV radiation, which is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and note that parasols or canopies may not provide full sun protection. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.