August weather forecastRamakuppam, India

Weather in August

August, the same as July, in Ramakuppam, India, is another hot rainy (monsoon) season month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 23°C (73.4°F) and an average high of 31.6°C (88.9°F).

Temperature

August experiences an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.6°C (88.9°F), barely different from July's 32.3°C (90.1°F). In the month of August, the temperature in Ramakuppam, India, generally rests at an average low of 23°C (73.4°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is calculated to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Greater preventive actions are needed, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are likely. Persistent activity could provoke heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. A rise in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees may result from direct sunlight exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', determines the feeling of heat when you account for the relative humidity. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young children typically face greater hazards than adults because they do not sweat as much. Their larger skin surface in comparison to their little bodies and the high heat production from their active nature compounds their vulnerability.
Perspiring is how the human body naturally cools down, as sweat's evaporation takes away excess heat. When there is abundant moisture in the air, the body's cooling through the evaporation process becomes less effective, leading to the sensation of overheating. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August in Ramakuppam, India, is 67%.

Rainfall

In Ramakuppam, during August, the rain falls for 18.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 87mm (3.43") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Ramakuppam, there are 159.8 rainfall days, and 614mm (24.17") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Ramakuppam, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:01 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 6:27 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Ramakuppam, the average sunshine in August is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 7 during August translates into these guidelines:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. 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. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.