August weather forecastVetapalem, India

August

Weather in August

August, like July, is another hot rainy (monsoon) season month in Vetapalem, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 33°C (91.4°F) and min 27.7°C (81.9°F).

Temperature

Vetapalem's shift from July to August is accompanied by an average high-temperature of a still hot 33°C (91.4°F), a slight deviation from 33.8°C (92.8°F). The average temperature during August nights dips to a warm 27.7°C (81.9°F).

Heat index

August's average heat index is calculated to be a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Extra precautions are necessary, heat cramps and heat exhaustion are plausible outcomes. Extended activity could lead to heatstroke.
Understand that the heat index values take into account shaded locations and mild winds. Direct sunlight exposure may cause a 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees rise in the heat index.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', reflects the feeling of heat when considering both air temperature and humidity. The experience of temperature can be subjective, varying based on the individual's activity and heat perception, influenced by factors like wind, attire, and metabolic variations. 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 babies and toddlers. Kids are usually in more danger than grown-ups as they tend to sweat less. Plus, their bigger skin surface in relation to their small frames and increased heat generation due to their activity level make them more susceptible.
The physiological response of the human body to excess warmth is to perspire, thereby cooling itself through sweat evaporation. High relative humidity reduces the evaporation rate, resulting in a lower heat removal rate from the body, causing the perception of being overheated. When heat surpasses the body's release mechanisms, dehydration and overheating risks become pronounced.

Humidity

In Vetapalem, India, the average relative humidity in August is 66%.

Rainfall

In Vetapalem, in August, it is raining for 16.5 days, with typically 78mm (3.07") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 118.4 rainfall days, and 532mm (20.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August in Vetapalem is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 6:22 pm IST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Vetapalem is 9.4h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Vetapalem, India, is 7. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Avoid excessive sunlight. Those with lighter skin may experience burning in less than 20 minutes. The hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. have the most intense UV radiation. As much as possible, limit direct sun exposure during this period. In the presence of strong sunlight, it's crucial to wear sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays.

Frequently asked questions

August temperatures in Vetapalem vary between a high-temperature of 33°C (91.4°F) and a low-temperature of 27.7°C (81.9°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 42°C (107.6°F).

In August, the average relative humidity in Vetapalem is 66%.

In Vetapalem, India, during August, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 78mm (3.07") of precipitation.

In Vetapalem, the average day length in August is 12h and 38min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Vetapalem, sunrise is at 5:55 am and sunset at 6:22 pm IST.

In Vetapalem, India, the average sunshine duration in August is 9.4h.

In Vetapalem, India, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in August
Vetapalem, India

  • Average high temperature in August: 33°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (38.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (28.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 27.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (29.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (20.8°C).

Average pressure in August
Vetapalem, India

  • Average pressure in August: 1004.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1014.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1002.8mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Vetapalem, India

  • Average wind speed in August: 14.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (17.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is October (10.2km/h).

Average humidity in August
Vetapalem, India

  • Average humidity in August: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (75%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is June (58%).

Average rainfall in August
Vetapalem, India

  • Average rainfall in August: 78mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (120mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (3mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Vetapalem, India

  • Average rainfall days in August: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is September (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.7 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Vetapalem, India

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 9h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are November and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Vetapalem, India

  • Average sunshine days in August: 14.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (26.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is September (9.1 days).

Average UV index in August
Vetapalem, India

  • Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are April, May and June (UV index 8).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Vetapalem, India

  • Average cloud cover in August: 48

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 10).

Average visibility in August
Vetapalem, India

  • Average visibility in August: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).