August weather forecast
Samarinda, Indonesia

Samarinda's August weather marks a minor increase in both minimum and maximum temperatures, from 24°C (75.2°F) to 31.3°C (88.3°F). However, the month continues the prevailing climate characteristics, maintaining constant parameters such as rainfall, daylight duration, and UV index. Combined with the prevailing humidity, these factors cement the ongoing tropical rainforest climate signature. Wind speed and visibility parameters round off to deliver a characteristic tropical August outlook in Samarinda.

Temperature

The shift to August in Samarinda signals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F), subtly varied from July's 30.9°C (87.6°F). An average low-temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) is recorded in the month of August.

Heat index

The heat index value during August is estimated at a scorching 42°C (107.6°F). Adopt special protective actions against heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Long-duration activity risks heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. Direct exposure to sunlight could raise the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'apparent temperature', represents the fusion of temperature and moisture in the air to suggest how warm it feels. One's perception of weather can be shaped by other factors, involving metabolic differences, pregnancy, and physical exertion. Sunshine, when direct, has the potential to intensify weather effects, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Children often overlook the need for breaks and fluid intake. Thirst is a late-stage sign of dehydration - hence, it is necessary to stay hydrated, especially during extended periods of physical activities.
Evaporating sweat is a key way the human body dispels excessive warmth, all thanks to the process of perspiration. When the level of relative humidity is elevated, evaporation diminishes, causing more warmth to be retained in the body than in dry air. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Samarinda, in August, during 24.2 rainfall days, 85mm (3.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Samarinda, there are 310.1 rainfall days, and 1378mm (54.25") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 12h and 6min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:20. On the last day of August, in Samarinda, sunrise is at 06:08 and sunset at 18:14 WITA.

Sunshine

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

UV index

January, February, April through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Samarinda. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 in August converts into the following recommendations:
Stand by precautions and apply sun safety measures. Evading sunburn is of great importance. Avoid exposure to the Sun and try to stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent, but be aware that parasols or canopies may not offer full protection. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage.