August weather forecast
Tenkasi, India

August, the same as July, in Tenkasi, India, is another tropical rainy (monsoon) season month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.8°C (89.2°F) and min 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Temperature

Tenkasi, India, signifies an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F) in August, closely reflecting the conditions of July. Tenkasi's average low-temperature for the month of August records at a warm 23.7°C (74.7°F).

Heat index

The heat index value for August is appraised at an extremely hot 40°C (104°F). Exercise increased caution, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are potential hazards. Continuous activity could lead to heatstroke.
Heat index guidelines indicate values are for light wind scenarios and shaded regions. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a composite of temperature and humidity figures to convey how warm it feels. This effect is personal, shaped by the individual's physical activity and heat sensitivity, influenced by factors including wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. When in direct sunlight, one should be cautious as it can raise the heat index by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are highly critical to babies and toddlers. Children commonly overlook the importance of rest and fluid replenishment. Thirst, being a delayed sign of dehydration, emphasizes the need to keep hydration up, especially during lengthy physical activities.
Sweat evaporation plays a crucial role in cooling the human body, a process enabled by perspiration. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. Overheating and potential dehydration arise when body heat gain eclipses its release capability.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 70%.

Rainfall

In Tenkasi, in August, it is raining for 16.3 days, with typically 70mm (2.76") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 200.9 rainfall days, and 727mm (28.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Tenkasi, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 25min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:11 am and sunset at 6:42 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 6:29 pm IST.

Sunshine

In Tenkasi, India, the average sunshine in August is 8.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum high daily UV index of 7 during August translates into the following directions:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. 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.