August weather forecastRoorkee, India

Weather in August

August, like July, is a hot rainy (monsoon) season month in Roorkee, India, with an average temperature varying between 25.1°C (77.2°F) and 33.3°C (91.9°F).

Temperature

August's average high-temperature stands at a hot 33.3°C (91.9°F), showing little deviation from July's 35.6°C (96.1°F). Roorkee sees an average low-temperature of 25.1°C (77.2°F) during August.

Heat index

August's heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 47°C (116.6°F). Beware: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are very likely. Heatstroke is imminent with prolonged activity.
It is emphasized that the heat index's values are meant for shaded zones with mild winds. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a measure that combines air temperature and relative humidity into a single value that indicates how hot the weather feels. This impact is subjective, influenced by the person's physical activity and individual heat perception, affected by factors including wind, attire, and metabolic differences. 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 extremely significant for babies and toddlers. Younglings are generally more in peril than adults due to their reduced perspiration. Coupled with a larger skin surface relative to their tiny bodies and greater heat production because of their activity, they become more at risk.
In high temperatures, perspiration kicks in, allowing the human body to cool down through the evaporation of sweat. Greater relative humidity lessens the rate of evaporation, thus decreasing the body's heat dispersal, which gives rise to a sensation of overheating. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

August is the most humid month in Roorkee, India, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 25.2 days and typically aggregates up to 172mm (6.77") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Roorkee, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 12min.
On the first day of August in Roorkee, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 7:11 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 6:42 pm IST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Roorkee, India, is 10.6h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Roorkee is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. Seek shade and limit direct Sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak, but be aware that not all shade structures provide complete sun protection. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.