August weather forecastSerchhip, India

Weather in August

August, the same as July, is a moderately hot rainy (monsoon) season month in Serchhip, India, with an average temperature fluctuating between 29.8°C (85.6°F) and 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Temperature

Serchhip records an average high-temperature of a still warm 29.8°C (85.6°F) as August arrives, nearly mirroring the previous month's climate. In August, the nighttime temperature in Serchhip lowers to an average of 21.6°C (70.9°F).

Heat index

Throughout August, the heat index is calculated to be an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Undertake additional precautions, heat cramps and heat exhaustion could happen. Heatstroke could occur from sustained activity.
For clarity, heat index numbers account for light winds and areas under shade. Direct sunlight might cause an increase of up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculation that merges air temperature and relative humidity to depict the sensation of warmth. An individual's perception of weather can be affected by a variety of elements including metabolic differences, being pregnant, and their level of physical exertion. Keep it in mind, direct sunlight can augment the heat you experience, possibly pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Young kids are often more at risk than adults as they tend to perspire less. Besides, their skin surface is larger relative to their small bodies, and their increased heat output from their active lifestyle compounds their risk.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. In the presence of elevated relative humidity, the evaporation rate decreases. This reduction leads to increased body heat retention compared to conditions of dry air. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The most humid month is August, with an average relative humidity of 91%.

Rainfall

In Serchhip, in August, it is raining for 29.9 days, with typically 222mm (8.74") of accumulated precipitation. In Serchhip, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193.4 days and collects up to 1309mm (51.54") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Serchhip, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 56min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:49 am and sunset at 6:00 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 5:00 am and sunset at 5:37 pm IST.

Sunshine

With an average of 6.1h of sunshine, August has the least sunshine of the year.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 6 during August, leads to the following recommendations:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. During bright days, sunglasses that offer UVA and UVB defense are recommended.