August weather forecastNorth Salmara, India

Weather in August

August, the same as July, in North Salmara, India, is another hot rainy (monsoon) season month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33.2°C (91.8°F) and an average low of 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Temperature

An average high-temperature of a still hot 33.2°C (91.8°F) marks August, exhibiting a close resemblance to the conditions in July. The average temperature during August nights in North Salmara, India, is registered at a moderately hot 25.8°C (78.4°F).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 50°C (122°F). Mind: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are anticipated. Heatstroke can develop with continued physical activity.
Observations indicate that the heat index values are for shady locations with light wind. Heat index values may be hiked up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Given the impact of direct sunlight, it's noteworthy that the felt temperature can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. Under high air temperature and high humidity (high heat index) conditions, the body's ability to perspire is compromised, increasing the sensation of heat. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

In North Salmara, the average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In North Salmara, in August, it is raining for 25.3 days, with typically 281mm (11.06") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in North Salmara, there are 178 rainfall days, and 1872mm (73.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in North Salmara is 13h and 3min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:53 am and sunset at 6:14 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:07 am and sunset at 5:48 pm IST.

Sunshine

In North Salmara, the average sunshine in August is 8.5h.

UV index

April, May, July through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Shield from overexposure. Defense against sun-related harm is required. The Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration.