August weather forecastSanand, India

Weather in August

August, like July, is another tropical rainy (monsoon) season month in Sanand, India, with temperature in the range of an average low of 26.1°C (79°F) and an average high of 31.8°C (89.2°F).

Temperature

August's commencement is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F), diverging marginally from July's 33.4°C (92.1°F). In August, Sanand's temperature tends to fall to an average low of 26.1°C (79°F) during the night.

Heat index

August's heat index is calculated to be a blisteringly hot 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt extra safety steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is notable. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Direct sunlight can cause a surge in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Taking into account that direct sunlight can boost the heat effect, the heat index may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are extremely significant 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.
To offset high temperatures, the human body releases sweat which, upon evaporation, cools it down. An upsurge in relative humidity affects normal body cooling mechanisms by slowing evaporation, hence reducing the rate at which the body cools and intensifying the perception of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 76%, August is the most humid month in Sanand.

Rainfall

The month with the most rainfall is August, when the rain falls for 20.4 days and typically aggregates up to 215mm (8.46") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Sanand, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 55min.
On the first day of August in Sanand, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 7:22 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 6:58 pm IST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine in Sanand is August, with an average of 5.1h of sunshine.

UV index

In Sanand, India, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 transforms into these recommendations:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is particularly strong, noting that parasols or canopies may not offer total sun protection. Opt for tightly woven and loose clothing to enhance protection from the Sun.