August weather forecastBagansiapiapi, Indonesia

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Bagansiapiapi, is another hot month, with an average temperature varying between 34.1°C (93.4°F) and 23°C (73.4°F).

Temperature

August's onset brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 34.1°C (93.4°F), showing a minute difference from July's 33.8°C (92.8°F). The average temperature drops to a moderately hot 23°C (73.4°F) during the night in the month of August.

Heat index

In August, the average heat index is calculated to be a blazing hot 51°C (123.8°F). Heed: Expect heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Continued action may cause heatstroke.
Know that the heat index computations account for shaded terrains and slight winds. Direct sunlight might lead to a heat index increase by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. A person's impression of weather can be shaped by many aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and levels of physical activity. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Juveniles often do not understand the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a delayed symptom of dehydration - hence, it is vital to maintain hydration, particularly during ongoing physical activities.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Bagansiapiapi are June through August, with an average relative humidity of 77%.

Rainfall

In Bagansiapiapi, in August, it is raining for 22.8 days, with typically 91mm (3.58") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 270 rainfall days, and 1468mm (57.8") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 12h and 11min.
On the first day of August in Bagansiapiapi, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:21 WIB.

Sunshine

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

UV index

February through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: An average UV index of 7 in August transforms into this advice:
Follow precautions and abide by sun safety rules. Deterrence of sunburn is imperative. Avoid direct sunlight between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Keep in mind that shade structures may not provide complete protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance.

Updated: Aug 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in August, in Bagansiapiapi, records 34.1°C (93.4°F), while the low-temperature is 23°C (73.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 51°C (123.8°F).

June through August, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months.

In August, the average relative humidity is 77%.

In Bagansiapiapi, in August, it is raining for 22.8 days, with typically 91mm (3.58") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in August is 12h and 11min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 06:16 and sunset at 18:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 18:21 WIB.

In August, the average sunshine duration is 8.4h.

The months with the highest UV index are February through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in August is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Average high temperature

33.8°C

34.1°C

33.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

4.6km/h

4.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

10.7

6.4

4.6

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Bagansiapiapi, Indonesia

Average high temperature in August: 34.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (34.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (31.2°C).

Average low temperature in August: 23°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (23.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.5°C).

Average pressure in August
Bagansiapiapi, Indonesia

Average pressure in August: 1009.8mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (1010.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1009.3mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Bagansiapiapi, Indonesia

Average wind speed in August: 4.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (4.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and November (3.6km/h).

Average humidity in August
Bagansiapiapi, Indonesia

Average humidity in August: 77%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and December (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June, July and August (77%).

Average rainfall in August
Bagansiapiapi, Indonesia

Average rainfall in August: 91mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (191mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (69mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Bagansiapiapi, Indonesia

Average rainfall days in August: 22.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (26.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (16.5 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Bagansiapiapi, Indonesia

Average daylight in August: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 12h and 0min).

Average sunshine in August: 8h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in August
Bagansiapiapi, Indonesia

Average sunshine days in August: 6.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is June (11.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (2.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Bagansiapiapi, Indonesia

Average UV index in August: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and October (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in August
Bagansiapiapi, Indonesia

Average cloud cover in August: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 58).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in August
Bagansiapiapi, Indonesia

Average visibility in August: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are June and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, May, November and December (7km).