August weather forecastBatu Niah, Malaysia

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Batu Niah, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 22.3°C (72.1°F) and an average high of 32.3°C (90.1°F).

Temperature

May, July through September, with an average high-temperature of 32.3°C (90.1°F), are marked as the warmest months.

Heat index

August's mean heat index is estimated at a burning hot 46°C (114.8°F). Be on the lookout: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated. Continued exertion can result in heatstroke.
Be informed that the heat index values are oriented around shady conditions and gentle breezes. The heat index has the possibility to be enhanced by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when there is direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'felt air temperature', is a numerical representation of warmth when taking temperature and moisture levels into account. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Direct sun rays have a notable impact on perceived temperature, which can raise the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for babies and toddlers. Young individuals usually face greater risks than adults as their sweat production is less. Also, their larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and the high heat generation due to their activity contributes to their vulnerability.
The process of perspiration is vital for the human body to get rid of excess warmth by allowing sweat to evaporate. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. When the body's heat gain surpasses its removal capacity, body temperature starts to climb, leading to potential heat-related ailments.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 25.2 days. Throughout August, 121mm (4.76") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 323.7 rainfall days, and 2084mm (82.05") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Batu Niah, Malaysia, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of August in Batu Niah, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 6:30 pm +08.

Sunshine

In Batu Niah, the average sunshine in August is 8.1h.

UV index

January through March, June, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 6 during August morphs into the following directions:
Endorse precautions and be consistent with sun safety guidelines. Preventing sunburn is paramount. To the best of your ability, limit your exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is at its peak. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

During May, July through September, Batu Niah registers its highest temperatures, averaging a high of 32.3°C (90.1°F).

August temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 32.3°C (90.1°F) and a low-temperature of 22.3°C (72.1°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is estimated at 46°C (114.8°F).

The months with the lowest humidity in Batu Niah are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

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

In Batu Niah, Malaysia, in August, during 25.2 rainfall days, 121mm (4.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Batu Niah, the average day length in August is 12h and 14min.

In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:22 am and sunset at 6:39 pm. On the last day of the month, in Batu Niah, sunrise is at 6:19 am and sunset at 6:30 pm +08.

In Batu Niah, Malaysia, the average sunshine duration in August is 8.1h.

January through March, June, August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the lowest UV index in Batu Niah, Malaysia.

In Batu Niah, Malaysia, the average daily maximum UV index in August is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in August
Batu Niah, Malaysia

  • Average high temperature in August: 32.3°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are May, July, August and September (32.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (29.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in August: 22.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (22.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are February and March (22°C).

Average pressure in August
Batu Niah, Malaysia

  • Average pressure in August: 1009.7mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are February and March (1010.3mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are November and December (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Batu Niah, Malaysia

  • Average wind speed in August: 4.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are July and September (4.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (3.8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Batu Niah, Malaysia

  • Average humidity in August: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (81%).

Average rainfall in August
Batu Niah, Malaysia

  • Average rainfall in August: 121mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (254mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and September (106mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Batu Niah, Malaysia

  • Average rainfall days in August: 25.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (30.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (23.3 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Batu Niah, Malaysia

  • Average daylight in August: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in August: 8h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is September (Average sunshine: 8h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in August
Batu Niah, Malaysia

  • Average sunshine days in August: 4.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (0.5 days).

Average UV index in August
Batu Niah, Malaysia

  • Average UV index in August: 6

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

Average cloud cover in August
Batu Niah, Malaysia

  • Average cloud cover in August: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in August
Batu Niah, Malaysia

  • Average visibility in August: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are August and September (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (6km).