August weather forecastPadra, India

Weather in August

August, like July, is a hot rainy (monsoon) season month in Padra, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 25.2°C (77.4°F) and max 30.8°C (87.4°F).

Temperature

With the transition into August, Padra notes an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.8°C (87.4°F), closely resembling July. Padra in August experiences a low-temperature average of 25.2°C (77.4°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is evaluated at a blisteringly hot 40°C (104°F). Exercise special caution, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Prolonged activity may induce heatstroke.
Take note of the fact that heat index values are based on shaded circumstances with light airflows. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a metric representing the sensation of warmth when air temperature and moisture come together. This effect is personal, influenced by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, shaped by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic variations. One must note that being under the direct sun can escalate the heat's effects, with the heat index possibly rising by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to children. Kids generally face higher risks than adults as they sweat less. Along with their large skin surface compared to their small bodies and higher heat production due to their activities, their vulnerability is increased.
As a reaction to high temperatures, the human body begins to perspire, using the evaporation of sweat to lower its temperature. With a high level of moisture in the air, the evaporation process becomes less efficient, preventing the body from cooling down efficiently and resulting in a sensation of overheating. Overheating and dehydration threats arise when heat gain goes beyond what the body can comfortably shed.

Humidity

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 25.7 days and typically aggregates up to 253mm (9.96") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Padra, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 7:18 pm. On the last day of August, in Padra, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 6:55 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.6h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Padra.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, July, August, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August interprets into the following recommendations:
Dodge overexposure. Fair-skinned people can get singed in less than 20 minutes. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.