August weather forecast
Ponneri, India

August, like July, is a hot rainy (monsoon) season month in Ponneri, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.3°C (90.1°F) and min 27.7°C (81.9°F).

Temperature

Ponneri's August average high-temperature settles at a still hot 32.3°C (90.1°F), showing a near match with the preceding month. During August, Ponneri's nights hold steady with an average temperature of 27.7°C (81.9°F), barely dropping from the daytime highs.

Heat index

August's heat index is evaluated at a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Emphasize additional safety, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is high. Continuous activity might result in heatstroke.
One should be cognizant that the heat index values are tailored for shaded spots and mild winds. Heat index values can rise by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when in direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', arises from combining readings of air temperature and relative moisture content. The effect is personal, with varied weather perceptions among individuals due to differences in body mass, stature, and physical activity. With direct sunlight, be aware that it might enhance the heat sensation, raising the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Children frequently underestimate the importance of resting and drinking fluids. Thirst is a symptom of advanced dehydration - hence the need to hydrate regularly, especially during protracted physical exercises.
The body's self-cooling mechanism is rooted in perspiration, where evaporating sweat cools down excessive warmth. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Ponneri, India, is 69%.

Rainfall

In Ponneri, India, during August, the rain falls for 21.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 157.6 rainfall days, and 823mm (32.4") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Ponneri is 12h and 34min.
On the first day of August in Ponneri, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:21 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 10.7h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Ponneri is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Uphold preventive measures and conform to sun safety guidelines. Defending against skin and eye harm is crucial. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.