August weather forecast
Purna, India

August, like July, in Purna, India, is another warm rainy (monsoon) season month, with an average temperature ranging between min 23.4°C (74.1°F) and max 29.4°C (84.9°F).

Temperature

August commences with an average high-temperature of a moderately hot 29.4°C (84.9°F), showing little deviation from July's 30.8°C (87.4°F). Purna temperatures generally rest at a low of 23.4°C (74.1°F) during the August nights.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is computed to be a fiery hot 35°C (95°F). Exercise heightened safety, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are probable. Persistent activity may provoke heatstroke.
Heat index readings emphasize conditions of light breezes and shaded spots. Uninterrupted exposure to the sun may boost the heat index values by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. 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.
For the human body, perspiration is the go-to method to regulate temperature, using sweat's evaporation to dissipate warmth. Heightened relative humidity interferes with the body's usual cooling mechanism by reducing evaporation, subsequently decreasing the body's cooling rate and increasing the sensation of heat. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Purna, in August, it is raining for 25.4 days, with typically 189mm (7.44") of accumulated precipitation. In Purna, during the entire year, the rain falls for 116.8 days and collects up to 711mm (27.99") of precipitation.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Purna, India, is 12h and 46min.
On the first day of August in Purna, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 6:57 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:37 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.5h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year in Purna.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Purna, India, are January, July, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 6 during August translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the Sun emits the most powerful UV radiation. Limit direct exposure to the Sun during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.