August weather forecastSonari, India

Weather in August

August, the same as July, in Sonari, India, is another hot rainy (monsoon) season month, with an average temperature ranging between max 33.1°C (91.6°F) and min 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Temperature

The commencement of August introduces an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.1°C (91.6°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. August is noted for a mean low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F).

Heat index

For August, the heat index is appraised at a blazing hot 50°C (122°F). Remain alert: Heat exhaustion and heat cramps are predicted. Extended effort can lead to heatstroke.
Factoring in the heat index, values are geared towards shaded areas with light breezes. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'feels like', reflects the blend of air temperature and relative humidity to give a temperature impression. Physical activity, clothing, and metabolic variations are additional factors that impact an individual's perception of temperature. Awareness of direct sun exposure is crucial as it has the potential to heighten the weather's effects, pushing up the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally at greater risk than adults due to their limited sweating ability. In addition, their large skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production from their activities add to their vulnerability.
To achieve cooling, the human body employs perspiration, relying on the subsequent evaporation of sweat. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. As the body accumulates more heat than it can release, body temperature goes up, increasing the risk of heat-related health issues.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in August is 82%.

Rainfall

In Sonari, in August, during 27.8 rainfall days, 340mm (13.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 216.8 rainfall days, and 1877mm (73.9") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Sonari, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 4:34 am and sunset at 5:58 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 4:48 am and sunset at 5:31 pm IST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and August, with an average of 7.5h of sunshine.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 6 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Avert overexposure. Light-skinned people might experience burning in less than 20 minutes. Stay in the shade and limit direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is particularly strong. Remember, however, that shade structures may not provide complete protection. Combat UV radiation's detrimental effects with sun-safe clothing and UV-blocking eyewear.