August continues to blaze with the fire of summer as temperatures reach up to 28.7°C (83.7°F), making it the hottest month of the year. Rainfall remains heavy, only slightly less than
July. Despite the rainfall, hours of sunshine are still plentiful which serves to moderate the humid environment. The visitors and locals alike continue to revel in the summer's last hooray before the arrival of autumn.
Temperature
In
Inje-gun, temperatures reach their average annual highs in August, measuring 28.7°C (83.7°F) and a minimum average of 19.4°C (66.9°F).
Heat index
The heat index for August is evaluated at a tropical 34°C (93.2°F). Implement heightened safety measures - risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is increased. Prolonged activity may result in heatstroke.
One should consider that heat index numbers are for shaded settings and light wind. Direct sunlight exposure may result in a rise of the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'felt air temperature', is an estimation of the warmth sensation when considering humidity levels. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. It is important to note that direct sunlight can intensify the weather impact, potentially raising the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children usually face more risks than adults as their ability to sweat is less. Additionally, their larger skin surface in relation to their petite bodies and higher heat output due to their activities increases their vulnerability.
Humidity
With an average relative humidity of 79.2%, August is the most humid month in Inje-gun.
Rainfall
In Inje-gun, during August, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 294mm (11.57") of precipitation. In Inje-gun, during the entire year, the rain falls for 102.4 days and collects up to 1211mm (47.68") of precipitation.
Daylight
In Inje-gun, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 37min.
On the first day of August in Inje-gun, sunrise is at 05:30 and sunset at 19:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 18:58 KST.
Sunshine
In Inje-gun, the average sunshine in August is 5.6h.