August weather forecastLong Datih, Malaysia

Weather in August

The last month of the summer, August, is also a hot month in Long Datih, Malaysia, with an average temperature varying between 30.4°C (86.7°F) and 19.6°C (67.3°F).

Temperature

The arrival of August brings an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.4°C (86.7°F), nearly identical to July's 30.1°C (86.2°F). Long Datih registers a consistent average low-temperature of 19.6°C (67.3°F) during August.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is calculated to be a fiery hot 39°C (102.2°F). Incorporate additional preventive steps, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are possible. Long-lasting activity may cause heatstroke.
The metrics for the heat index are tailored for both shady environments and light winds. Being under direct sunlight might amplify the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'apparent temperature', is a calculated temperature value of how hot it feels when the moisture in the air is factored in. Factors such as metabolic variation, pregnancy, and physical activity play a role in one's impression of weather. Always consider that direct sunlight exposure might heighten the heat's effects, pushing the heat index up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Youngsters typically face more danger than adults since they sweat less. Their larger skin surface compared to their small bodies and heightened heat production from their activities augment their vulnerability.
Through perspiration, the body has a natural mechanism to eliminate excessive heat via sweat evaporation. When there is an excess of moisture in the atmosphere, the efficiency of the evaporation process is lessened, leading to less efficient body cooling and a sensation of overheating. As the body gains more heat than it can dissipate, there's a risk of increasing temperatures and resultant overheating.

Humidity

The months with the lowest humidity in Long Datih are July through September, with an average relative humidity of 81%.

Rainfall

In Long Datih, during August, the rain falls for 27 days and regularly aggregates up to 149mm (5.87") of precipitation. In Long Datih, Malaysia, during the entire year, the rain falls for 331.4 days and collects up to 2641mm (103.98") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Long Datih, Malaysia, the average length of the day in August is 12h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:17 am and sunset at 6:33 pm. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 6:14 am and sunset at 6:25 pm +08.

Sunshine

The month with the most sunshine is August, with an average of 8h of sunshine.

UV index

January, March through December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Long Datih. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during August translates into the following guidance:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Avoid direct Sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., a period when UV radiation is most intense, and remember that not all shade structures provide full protection. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.