August weather forecastPhagwara, India

Weather in August

August, like July, in Phagwara, India, is another fiery hot rainy (monsoon) season month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 35.4°C (95.7°F) and 25.9°C (78.6°F).

Temperature

In Phagwara, the beginning of August is marked by a marginally lowered average high-temperature, shifting from July's fiery hot 38.7°C (101.7°F) to a still sweltering 35.4°C (95.7°F). An average nighttime temperature of 25.9°C (78.6°F) is witnessed throughout August.

Heat index

For most parts of August, the heat index is evaluated at a blazing hot 50°C (122°F). Stay vigilant: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are expected. Heatstroke may follow prolonged exertion.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. Heat index values might soar by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with exposure to direct sunshine.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', gauges the sensation of temperature factoring in the air's moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. Awareness is key; direct sunlight can enhance the weather's impact, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are primarily vital for children. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is on the rise, it curtails evaporation, thereby reducing the heat elimination from the body and causing the feeling of being excessively hot. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 67%, August is the most humid month.

Rainfall

August is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 21.9 days and accumulates 118mm (4.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 16min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 7:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 6:51 pm IST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 11h.

UV index

In Phagwara, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 7 in August transforms into the following instructions:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat.