August weather forecast
Purmafi, India

August, the same as July, in Purmafi, India, is another hot rainy (monsoon) season month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 34.4°C (93.9°F) and an average low of 26°C (78.8°F).

Temperature

The weather during August records an average high-temperature of a tropical 34.4°C (93.9°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. During August nights, Purmafi records an average temperature of 26°C (78.8°F).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 49°C (120.2°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are quite likely. Heatstroke becomes a risk with continued exertion.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', offers an insight into how hot it feels when we factor in moisture content. Elements such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact one's weather perception. One should be aware that direct sunshine can amplify the perceived temperature, raising the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. 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 can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

August is the most humid month in Purmafi, with an average relative humidity of 71%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall in Purmafi is August, when the rain falls for 21 days and typically aggregates up to 129mm (5.08") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 11min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:40 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:57 am and sunset at 6:44 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Purmafi, the average sunshine in August is 10.8h.

UV index

In Purmafi, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In August, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Take precautions against overexposure. Protection against sun damage is needed. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.