August weather forecast
Hongcheon-gun, South Korea

The last month of the summer, August, is a tropical month in Hongcheon-gun, South Korea, with an average temperature fluctuating between 30.2°C (86.4°F) and 20.1°C (68.2°F).

Temperature

August, with its high-temperature average of 30.2°C (86.4°F) and a low-temperature average of 20.1°C (68.2°F), is the warmest month.

Heat index

The average heat index in August is computed to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Adopt extra preventive measures, the occurrence of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is likely. Heatstroke may follow extended activity.
Research indicates the heat index considers values in shaded locales and with light winds. Under direct sunshine, the heat index values might be elevated by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', stands as a testimony to how temperature and humidity combine to impact our sense of warmth. The influence of weather is personal, differing among individuals based on variations in body mass, stature, and the degree of physical exertion. It is noteworthy to mention that direct sunlight exposure can augment the felt temperature, leading to an increase in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values hold particular importance for children. Young ones often do not realize the necessity to rest and replenish their fluids. Thirst is a delayed indication of dehydration - keeping hydrated, particularly in prolonged physical activity, is crucial.
Perspiration is the body's default response to elevated temperatures, as it promotes the evaporation of sweat to achieve cooling. Under conditions of increased relative humidity, the evaporation rate lessens, causing the body to retain more heat than under less humid conditions. The body is at risk of dehydration and related complications when it fails to shed excessive heat.

Humidity

In Hongcheon-gun, South Korea, the average relative humidity in August is 77.2%.

Rainfall

In August, in Hongcheon-gun, the rain falls for 13.9 days. Throughout August, 316mm (12.44") of precipitation is accumulated. In Hongcheon-gun, during the entire year, the rain falls for 100.7 days and collects up to 1405mm (55.31") of precipitation.

Daylight

In August, the average length of the day is 13h and 35min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:37. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 18:59 KST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Hongcheon-gun is 5.7h.