August weather forecastBongsari, Indonesia

Weather in August

The last month of the winter, August, is another hot month in Bongsari, Indonesia, with an average temperature ranging between max 32.3°C (90.1°F) and min 23.5°C (74.3°F).

Temperature

Bongsari's August showcases an average high-temperature of a still hot 32.3°C (90.1°F), hardly distinct from July's 31.2°C (88.2°F). Nighttime temperatures consistently average a moderately hot 23.5°C (74.3°F) during August.

Heat index

August's heat index is calculated to be a scorching 41°C (105.8°F). Adopt heightened preventive measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are probable. Persistent activity could lead to heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly relevant to babies and toddlers. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. When relative humidity is heightened, it slows the rate of evaporation, thereby decreasing the body's ability to shed heat and creating a sensation of overheating. When heat gain surpasses the level the body can shed, body temperature begins to increase, and consequently, overheating and dehydration can occur, with varying severity.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 69%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Bongsari is August, when the rain falls for 8.9 days and typically collects 14mm (0.55") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Bongsari, Indonesia, is 11h and 53min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 17:39. On the last day of August, in Bongsari, sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 17:37 WIB.

Sunshine

August has the most sunshine of the year in Bongsari, with an average of 9.8h of sunshine.

UV index

February through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 7 translates into these guidelines:
Deflect overexposure. Sun protection is a necessity. Attempt to stay under shade and limit exposure to the Sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. Remember, devices such as parasols or canopies might not provide complete sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.