August weather forecast
Sirumugai, India

August, the same as July, in Sirumugai, India, is a hot rainy (monsoon) season month, with an average temperature varying between 30.3°C (86.5°F) and 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Temperature

The onset of August notes an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), subtly shifted from July's 30.2°C (86.4°F). During August, the average low-temperature in Sirumugai is an agreeable 21.5°C (70.7°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is appraised at a sweltering 36°C (96.8°F). Adopt additional preventive measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential outcomes. Prolonged activity may trigger heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. A direct sunlight exposure may boost the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. Direct exposure to sun rays can potentially augment the heat sensation, elevating the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Kids often lack the knowledge about the necessity to take breaks and consume liquids. Thirst, as a late symptom of dehydration, necessitates the maintenance of hydration, particularly during enduring physical activities.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. An elevated level of relative humidity hinders evaporation, leading to decreased heat elimination from the body, inducing a sensation of excess heat. Temperature imbalances caused by excessive heat retention can trigger heat-related maladies.

Humidity

In Sirumugai, the average relative humidity in August is 71%.

Rainfall

In Sirumugai, India, in August, it is raining for 16.8 days, with typically 51mm (2.01") of accumulated precipitation. In Sirumugai, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193.6 days and collects up to 740mm (29.13") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Sirumugai, India, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 29min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 6:46 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 6:32 pm IST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Sirumugai is 8.4h.

UV index

In Sirumugai, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In August, a regular UV index of 6 translates into these guidelines:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.