August weather forecastRanaghat, India

August

Weather in August

August, the same as July, in Ranaghat, India, is a hot rainy (monsoon) season month, with an average temperature ranging between min 26.5°C (79.7°F) and max 32.5°C (90.5°F).

Temperature

The initiation of August sees an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.5°C (90.5°F), showing minor variations from the previous month. Ranaghat experiences a nighttime temperature average of 26.5°C (79.7°F) during August.

Heat index

August's heat index is evaluated at a burning hot 47°C (116.6°F). Precaution: Heat cramps along with heat exhaustion are possible. Heatstroke is a serious risk with continued exertion.
Heat index evaluations are typically in the context of light winds and shaded environments. Being exposed to direct sunshine might trigger a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure of how hot it feels when the actual air humidity is factored in. The effect is experienced differently by individuals, hinging on unique characteristics such as body mass, stature, and level of activity. In direct sunlight, the heat's impact can be heightened, potentially leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for 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 primary way humans combat excessive warmth is by perspiring, letting sweat evaporate and cool the body. In circumstances of high air temperature and humidity (high heat index), the body's perspiration is restricted, heightening the feeling of warmth. If the body retains more heat than it can expel, the increasing temperature can lead to heat-related conditions.

Humidity

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 82%.

Rainfall

In Ranaghat, in August, during 29.2 rainfall days, 194mm (7.64") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Ranaghat, there are 155.5 rainfall days, and 900mm (35.43") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 55min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:06 am and sunset at 6:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 5:54 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Ranaghat is 8h.

UV index

In Ranaghat, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 7 in August leads to these guidelines:
Shun overexposure. Protection from sun ravages is indispensable. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in August, in Ranaghat, is 32.5°C (90.5°F) and the average low-temperature is 26.5°C (79.7°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 47°C (116.6°F).

With an average relative humidity of 82%, August is the most humid month.

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

In Ranaghat, India, in August, during 29.2 rainfall days, 194mm (7.64") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The average day length in August is 12h and 55min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:06 am and sunset at 6:17 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:17 am and sunset at 5:54 pm IST.

The average sunshine duration in August in Ranaghat, India, is 8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Ranaghat, India, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Ranaghat, India

  • Average high temperature in August: 32.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (39°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (26.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 26.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (28.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (14.9°C).

Average pressure in August
Ranaghat, India

  • Average pressure in August: 1001.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (999.5mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Ranaghat, India

  • Average wind speed in August: 11.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (7.5km/h).

Average humidity in August
Ranaghat, India

  • Average humidity in August: 82%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (40%).

Average rainfall in August
Ranaghat, India

  • Average rainfall in August: 194mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (210mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (3mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Ranaghat, India

  • Average rainfall days in August: 29.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (29.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.5 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Ranaghat, India

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 11h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in August
Ranaghat, India

  • Average sunshine days in August: 1.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (29.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (0.8 days).

Average UV index in August
Ranaghat, India

  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are March, April and May (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Ranaghat, India

  • Average cloud cover in August: 52

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in August
Ranaghat, India

  • Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August, September and October (9km).