August weather forecastPerinad, India

Weather in August

August, like July, in Perinad, India, is a moderately hot rainy (monsoon) season month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 24.6°C (76.3°F) and an average high of 28.8°C (83.8°F).

Temperature

July and August are known as Perinad's coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F).

Heat index

August's mean heat index is estimated at a very hot 35°C (95°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', combines air temperature and relative humidity to represent a human perceived temperature equivalent. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. When exposed to direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to increase by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Evaporation of sweat is the main factor behind the cooling effect of perspiration in the human body. Elevated relative humidity diminishes evaporation, thereby reducing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a feeling of being too warm. Accumulating more heat than the body can dissipate leads to an uptick in body temperature, with potential heat stress consequences.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity in Perinad are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Perinad, in August, it is raining for 25.2 days, with typically 249mm (9.8") of accumulated precipitation. In Perinad, during the entire year, the rain falls for 238.2 days and collects up to 1794mm (70.63") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Perinad is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 6:32 pm IST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Perinad, India, is 7.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in Perinad are January through April, July through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 7 during August translates into the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Stay in the shade and limit direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its strongest. Remember, however, that not all shade structures provide full sun protection. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat.