August weather forecastJerantut, Malaysia

August

Weather in August

August, the last month of the summer in Jerantut, is another tropical month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 33°C (91.4°F) and an average low of 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Temperature

The transition into August marks the average high-temperature at a still tropical 33°C (91.4°F), differing minimally from July's 32.9°C (91.2°F). In Jerantut, the average nighttime temperature during August is an agreeable 22.4°C (72.3°F).

Heat index

The average heat index in August is computed to be a blazing hot 48°C (118.4°F). Alert: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely to occur. Prolonged exertion can lead to heatstroke.
Evaluating the heat index requires understanding its values in the shade and with gentle winds. The heat index may experience an enhancement of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees under direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is found by incorporating humidity levels into the air temperature measurement. Elements such as metabolic variations, pregnancy, and physical exertion can influence one's weather perception. 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 especially crucial for babies and toddlers. Kids are generally in more danger than adults because they perspire less. Their large skin surface area compared to their small bodies and the excessive heat due to their actions raises their risk.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. When relative humidity is at high levels, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to keep more heat than it would in less humid conditions. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Jerantut are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In August, the rain falls for 25.5 days. Throughout August, 109mm (4.29") of precipitation is accumulated. In Jerantut, during the entire year, the rain falls for 307.3 days and collects up to 1658mm (65.28") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Jerantut, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of August in Jerantut, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:16 pm +08.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Jerantut is 8.1h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 7 during August morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions and utilize sun safety practices. Protection against skin and eye damage is required. Remember that UV radiation from the Sun is strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Make an effort to limit direct sun exposure during this time. Enhance your sun protection with tightly woven, yet airy clothing.

Updated: Feb 10, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in August, in Jerantut, is 33°C (91.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 22.4°C (72.3°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is computed to be 48°C (118.4°F).

The months with the lowest humidity are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

In August, the average relative humidity is 79%.

In August, in Jerantut, the rain falls for 25.5 days. Throughout August, 109mm (4.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

In August, the average day length in Jerantut, Malaysia, is 12h and 14min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 7:08 am and sunset at 7:25 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:05 am and sunset at 7:16 pm +08.

The average sunshine duration in August in Jerantut is 8.1h.

The months with the highest UV index in Jerantut, Malaysia, are February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Jerantut, Malaysia, is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J August S O N D

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August

Sep

Average high temperature

32.9°C

33°C

32.8°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

3.7km/h

3.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

5.5

3.6

3.3

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in August
Jerantut, Malaysia

Average high temperature in August: 33°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is May (33.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (30.1°C).

Average low temperature in August: 22.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (22.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (21°C).

Average pressure in August
Jerantut, Malaysia

Average pressure in August: 1009.3mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are January and February (1011mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is May (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in August
Jerantut, Malaysia

Average wind speed in August: 3.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (4.1km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are April and May (2.8km/h).

Average humidity in August
Jerantut, Malaysia

Average humidity in August: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (87%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (79%).

Average rainfall in August
Jerantut, Malaysia

Average rainfall in August: 109mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (231mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (81mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Jerantut, Malaysia

Average rainfall days in August: 25.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is November (29.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (19.8 days).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Jerantut, 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 June (Average sunshine: 8h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in August
Jerantut, Malaysia

Average sunshine days in August: 3.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (6.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is November (0.3 days).

Average UV index in August
Jerantut, Malaysia

Average UV index in August: 7

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