August weather forecastSedake, Japan

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Sedake, is also a moderately hot month, with an average temperature varying between 29.4°C (84.9°F) and 27.8°C (82°F).

Temperature

In Sedake, temperatures reach their average annual highs in August, measuring 29.4°C (84.9°F) and a minimum average of 27.8°C (82°F).

Heat index

During August, the heat index is appraised at a very hot 36°C (96.8°F). Special measures are necessary to avoid heat cramps and heat exhaustion. Persistent activity could result in heatstroke.
Regarding the heat index, one should be aware it's determined by shaded settings and mild winds. Exposure to the sun directly might heighten the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', measures the perceived warmth when incorporating the humidity present in the air. The impact of weather is individual, with diverse individuals experiencing it differently due to variations in body mass, height, and activity levels. By being directly under the sun, it's possible for the felt temperature to increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Young ones are generally more prone to risk than adults due to their reduced ability to sweat. Their large skin surface area relative to their diminutive bodies and elevated heat production from their activities further enhance this risk.
The body's natural response to excessive warmth is perspiration, as it allows for cooling through sweat evaporation. Excessive relative humidity disturbs the body's typical cooling process by reducing evaporation, leading to a decrease in body cooling rate and an increase in the sensation of warmth. Overheating can ensue when the body accumulates more heat than it can release, and dehydration severity may vary.

Humidity

In Sedake, the average relative humidity in August is 81%.

Rainfall

In August, in Sedake, the rain falls for 21.3 days. Throughout August, 177mm (6.97") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Sedake, there are 229.8 rainfall days, and 1512mm (59.53") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day in Sedake, Japan, is 13h and 4min.
On the first day of August in Sedake, sunrise is at 05:52 and sunset at 19:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:07 and sunset at 18:49 JST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine is 9.1h.

UV index

June through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 7 during August translates into the following directions:
Guard against overexposure. Protection from sun-induced harm is essential. Avoid direct Sun exposure and stay in the shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., a time when UV radiation is most intense, noting that not all shade structures offer full protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.