August weather forecast
Wonju, South Korea

August continues the summer saga in Wonju, with consistently high temperatures and an expected monsoon influence. Despite ranking as the warmest month, it's often associated with the East Asian Monsoon, bringing in a significant amount of rainfall. With daily hours of sunshine slightly decreasing, periods of daylight remain long enough for extensive outdoor activities. August temperatures reach up to 30°C (86°F) on average, a stark surge from the previous month's peak. By celebrating the heat amidst sudden rain showers, August offers a mix of summer at its peak and the powerful monsoon in action.

Temperature

August is the warmest month in Wonju, exhibiting average temperatures of 30°C (86°F) at the peak and 20.9°C (69.6°F) at the base.

Heat index

The heat index value for August is calculated to be a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Take more safety measures, heat exhaustion and heat cramps are potential outcomes. Persistent activity might lead to heatstroke.
It is essential to grasp that the heat index's numbers are for shade and light wind settings. Direct sunshine exposure could raise heat index values by as much as 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', ties air temperature with relative humidity to produce the perceived temperature sensation. The impact of weather on an individual can be subjective, affected by the person's activity and heat perception, which can vary due to elements including wind, clothing, and metabolic differences. Keep in mind that direct sunshine exposure can amplify the weather's effects, possibly increasing the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly important for children. Young people are generally more susceptible than adults because they perspire less. Furthermore, their proportionally larger skin surface to their petite bodies and the increased heat output from their actions add to the risk.
To prevent overheating and help regulate its internal temperature, the human body sweat and rely on the evaporation to cool down. In the presence of high relative humidity, the evaporation rate diminishes, resulting in the body retaining more warmth compared to dry conditions. Heat-related complications, like dehydration, can manifest if the body's heat gain exceeds its dissipation capacity.

Humidity

In August, the average relative humidity is 78.1%.

Rainfall

In Wonju, in August, during 14.8 rainfall days, 290mm (11.42") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Wonju, during the entire year, the rain falls for 113.6 days and collects up to 1344mm (52.91") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Wonju, the average length of the day in August is 13h and 34min.
On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:32 and sunset at 19:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 18:59 KST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in August in Wonju, South Korea, is 5.5h.