August weather forecastRafiganj, India
August
Weather in August
August, like July, is a hot rainy (monsoon) season month in Rafiganj, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 34.2°C (93.6°F) and 26.8°C (80.2°F).Temperature
The arrival of August brings an average high-temperature of a hot 34.2°C (93.6°F), subtly diverging from July's 35°C (95°F). August sees the temperature falling to a mean low of 26.8°C (80.2°F).Heat index
August's average heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Attention: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are anticipated. Prolonged effort can result in heatstroke.In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. An individual's temperature experience can be influenced by extra factors, including metabolic differences, activity levels, and clothing. 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. In general, younger individuals are at greater risk than adults because they tend to sweat less. Also, having a larger skin surface to body size ratio and greater heat production due to their active behavior contribute to this danger.
The human body keeps its cool primarily through perspiration, as this process enables sweat to evaporate, taking away the excess heat. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. Overheating risks increase with rising body temperatures, especially if heat release isn't efficient.
Humidity
In Rafiganj, the average relative humidity in August is 72%.Rainfall
In August, the rain falls for 19.8 days. Throughout August, 130mm (5.12") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Rafiganj, India, there are 92.5 rainfall days, and 525mm (20.67") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 59min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:19 am and sunset at 6:36 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:32 am and sunset at 6:11 pm IST.
Sunshine
In Rafiganj, India, the average sunshine in August is 9.5h.UV index
In Rafiganj, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.Note: During August, 7 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Resist overexposure. Safeguarding from solar damage is indispensable. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in August
Rafiganj, India
- Average high temperature in August: 34.2°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (42.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (23.9°C).
- Average low temperature in August: 26.8°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is June (31°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (11.2°C).
Average pressure in August
Rafiganj, India
- Average pressure in August: 1000.2mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1016.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (997.8mbar).
Average wind speed in August
Rafiganj, India
- Average wind speed in August: 10.3km/h
The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are May and June (11.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.4km/h).
Average humidity in August
Rafiganj, India
- Average humidity in August: 72%
The month with the highest relative humidity is September (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (23%).
Average rainfall in August
Rafiganj, India
- Average rainfall in August: 130mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (149mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (2mm).
Average rainfall days in August
Rafiganj, India
- Average rainfall days in August: 19.8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (1 days).
Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Rafiganj, India
- Average daylight in August: 13h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 36min).
- Average sunshine in August: 9h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 12h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in August
Rafiganj, India
- Average sunshine days in August: 9.4 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (29.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.6 days).
Average UV index in August
Rafiganj, India
- Average UV index in August: 7
The months with the highest UV index are April and May (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover in August
Rafiganj, India
- Average cloud cover in August: 46
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 6).
Average visibility in August
Rafiganj, India
- Average visibility in August: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are August and September (9km).
