August weather forecast
Dhangadhi, Nepal

In August, the city of Dhangadhi, Nepal remains under the influence of the monsoon season. The shift in weather conditions between July and August is replicated with an average rainfall of 207mm (8.15"). Outdoor activities face a setback due to ongoing monsoons, yet the city’s landscape flourishes in the persistent rain. The month ends with slight hints of withdrawal of the monsoons, yet the rainfall remains significant.

Temperature

Welcoming August, Dhangadhi notes an average high-temperature of a tropical 33.9°C (93°F), nearly consistent with July's 35.5°C (95.9°F). Throughout August, the nighttime temperature averages to a moderately hot 26.3°C (79.3°F).

Heat index

The heat index for August is computed to be a blazing hot 49°C (120.2°F). Keep guard: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are likely. Continued activity increases the risk of heatstroke.
In the scope of the heat index, its values resonate with shade and light wind conditions. Heat index values may rise by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees when exposed to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'feels like', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The impression of weather on a person can be swayed by additional aspects, including metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. Given direct exposure to sunlight, one might experience a rise in the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are essentially critical for children. Juveniles are regularly less conscious of the need to recuperate and rehydrate. Thirst is a tardy symptom of dehydration - hydration, especially during lengthy physical activities, should be maintained.
The physiological way the human body responds to excessive heat is by inducing perspiration, using sweat evaporation as a cooling mechanism. An increase in relative humidity disrupts body cooling by slowing the evaporation rate, thereby reducing the rate at which the body cools and amplifying the sense of heat. Inadequate heat shedding in the face of rising body temperatures hints at potential dehydration risks.

Humidity

August is the most humid month, with an average relative humidity of 75%.

Rainfall

In Dhangadhi, in August, it is raining for 22.8 days, with typically 207mm (8.15") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 103.6 rainfall days, and 679mm (26.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in August is 13h and 9min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 5:44 am and sunset at 7:13 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:00 am and sunset at 6:45 pm +0545.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August is 9.8h.

UV index

In August, the average daily maximum UV index in Dhangadhi is 7. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 7 in August translates into the following recommendations:
Beware of overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals risk burning in less than 20 minutes. 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. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.